Dodgers and Blue Jays Set New Record for Longest World Series Game
In a historic showdown at Dodger Stadium on October 27, 2025, the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays played the longest game in World Series history. The marathon contest lasted 19 innings and spanned 7 hours and 35 minutes, surpassing the previous record set in 2018 when the Dodgers and Boston Red Sox battled for 18 innings over 7 hours and 20 minutes.
Game Highlights
The game commenced at 5:00 PM PDT and concluded at 12:35 AM PDT. Both teams exhibited exceptional resilience, with pitching staffs and defenses holding strong through multiple extra innings. The Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani delivered a standout performance, pitching eight innings with 10 strikeouts and contributing offensively with a solo home run in the fourth inning. The Blue Jays’ George Springer responded with a two-run homer in the sixth, tying the game at 3-3.
Decisive Moments
As the game extended into the 19th inning, the Blue Jays’ Vladimir Guerrero Jr. broke the deadlock with a solo home run off Dodgers reliever Blake Treinen. The Dodgers attempted a rally in the bottom half, loading the bases with two outs. However, Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano struck out Max Muncy to seal a 4-3 victory for Toronto.
Historical Context
This game eclipsed the previous longest World Series game, which occurred on October 26, 2018, when the Dodgers defeated the Red Sox 3-2 in an 18-inning contest lasting 7 hours and 20 minutes. The 2025 matchup not only set a new benchmark for duration but also highlighted the endurance and competitive spirit of both teams.
Series Implications
With this victory, the Blue Jays took a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series. Game 4 is scheduled for October 28, 2025, at 5:00 PM PDT at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers are expected to start right-hander Tyler Glasnow, while the Blue Jays will counter with veteran right-hander Max Scherzer.
Fans and analysts alike are anticipating another thrilling encounter as both teams vie for the coveted championship title.
