Blue Jays and Dodgers Locked in 13-Inning Thriller as World Series Game 3 Becomes Instant Classic
Blue Jays and Dodgers Locked in 13-Inning Thriller as World Series Game 3 Becomes Instant Classic
Los Angeles — October 28, 2025 | By News times
The 2025 World Series delivered another unforgettable night as the Toronto Blue Jays and the Los Angeles Dodgers battled deep into extra innings, tied 5–5 in the bottom of the 13th at Dodger Stadium. With both teams trading blows since the first inning, Game 3 has already earned its place among the postseason’s most dramatic showdowns.
Toronto entered the night looking to reclaim momentum after splitting the first two games of the series. What unfolded was a tense, back-and-forth contest featuring clutch hits, missed opportunities, and an astonishing display of bullpen endurance.
A Battle of Endurance
By the 13th inning, both dugouts were running on fumes. The Dodgers had already used nine pitchers, with Edgardo Henriquez taking the mound in the top of the frame. He managed to retire Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who grounded out, and struck out Isiah Kiner-Falefa to quiet a potential Blue Jays rally.
Toronto’s lineup, weakened by injuries and substitutions, struggled to find offense late in the game. With five replacements in the field, the team’s firepower was noticeably diminished. Analysts noted that the 13th inning could prove to be a missed chance for Toronto, especially with their top remaining hitters unable to break the tie.
Lauer Steps Up for the Jays
On the other side, the Blue Jays turned to Eric Lauer, a journeyman left-hander who started the season on a minor-league contract. Lauer’s path to this moment has been unlikely — after losing his rotation spot following the midseason acquisition of Shane Bieber, he was barely used in the playoffs. Yet, with the bullpen depleted, manager John Schneider called on him in the bottom of the 12th to keep Toronto alive.
Lauer responded with poise, retiring Max Muncy and Teoscar Hernández on back-to-back pop flies to Kiner-Falefa, sending the game to the 13th inning. “It’s the kind of redemption story you dream about,” said CBC analyst Myles Dichter during the broadcast.
A Game of Missed Chances
Toronto had their best chance to seize control in the top of the 12th inning. With the bases loaded and two outs, veteran Clayton Kershaw entered the game to face Jake Lukes. After a tense, eight-pitch at-bat, Lukes grounded out, ending the inning and silencing a pro-Blue Jays contingent at Dodger Stadium.
Earlier, Davis Schneider had extended the inning with a grounder that kept the bases full, but the team failed to capitalize. “It was a golden opportunity lost,” said CBC’s Geoff Nixon, adding that Toronto may rue that moment if the Dodgers prevail.
Legends in the Making
From Kirk Gibson’s 1988 heroics to Joe Carter’s 1993 walk-off, World Series lore is built on defining plays — and tonight promises to add another chapter. With the game stretching past midnight in Los Angeles, fans on both sides watched anxiously for a new hero to emerge.
“Someone’s going to be remembered forever after this,” Dichter said. “The only question is — who?”
What’s Next
The outcome of Game 3 could swing the series. The Blue Jays took Game 1 in Toronto, while the Dodgers evened the series in Game 2. A win tonight would put either team just two victories away from the championship.
As of the bottom of the 13th, the score remains deadlocked at 5–5, with both teams digging deep into their rosters. Toronto’s Brendon Little remains the final option in the bullpen if the game continues, adding another layer of tension to this marathon matchup.
Regardless of who emerges victorious, Game 3 of the 2025 World Series has already cemented itself as an instant classic — a test of resilience, strategy, and willpower on baseball’s grandest stage.
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