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A day after the Dodgers' 18-inning victory in Game 3, Los Angeles star Shohei Ohtani struggled in Game 4, suffering a loss while going hitless at the plate. The Toronto Blue Jays capitalized on this, evening the World Series at 2-2 with a decisive 6-2 win. Want More Context? 🔎

Freddie Freeman hit a walk-off home run in the 18th inning of Game 3 during the 2025 World Series, marking the 19th walk-off home run in the event's 121-year history, following his previous walk-off grand slam in 2024. This achievement highlights Freeman's significant contributions, including a game-tying RBI single earlier in the game, and prompts a quiz on the 18 players who have also hit walk-off home runs in the World Series. Want More Context? 🔎

After a grueling 18-inning Game 3, the Toronto Blue Jays rebounded in Game 4 of the 2025 World Series, defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-2 to tie the series at 2-2. Led by strong performances from starting pitchers Shane Bieber and Shohei Ohtani, Toronto's pivotal seventh inning saw four runs scored, ensuring the series would return to Canada for Game 6 on Halloween. Want More Context? 🔎