" Rejoice always, pray without ceasing." — 1 Thessalonians 5:16–17
Here's a detailed synopsis of last night's epic: In Game 3 of the 2025 World Series, the Los Angeles Dodgers edged out the Toronto Blue Jays 6–5 in an 18-inning marathon at Dodger Stadium, tying the longest game (by innings) in World Series history.
The Blue Jays struck first in the 4th with a three-run homer by Alejandro Kirk, taking a 3-2 lead, and followed that with another run when two singles and a sacrifice fly made it 4-2.
The Dodgers battled back: Shohei Ohtani crushed his first home run to pull them within, and then a two-out RBI single by Freddie Freeman tied the game before Ohtani's second homer in the 7th made it 5-5. Ohtani ended the night by reaching base nine times – a postseason record – thanks to two home runs, two doubles and five walks (four intentional).
From the 7th through the 17th inning neither team managed another run — pitching changes and defensive gems dominated. Then, in the bottom of the 18th, Freeman ended it: facing left-hander Brendon Little, he roped a full-count sinker 406 feet to straight-away center field for a walk-off home run that sent Dodger Stadium into euphoria and gave LA the series lead, 2–1.
Rookie reliever Will Klein earned the win with four shutout innings of relief, having previously never thrown more than 36 pitches in the majors. Bullpens were used like little else: together the teams used 19 pitchers, a postseason record.
Manager Dave Roberts called the game "one of the greatest World Series games of all time."
The Dodgers now lead the series 2–1, and have shifted momentum their way ...
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Clayton Kershaw is well known for his deep Christian faith. Throughout his career, he's spoken openly about giving glory to God for his talent and platform.
Kershaw has said that baseball is "a platform to share what Christ ✝️ has done in my life," and that he tries to "use every opportunity for God's glory." He and his wife Ellen founded Kershaw's Challenge, a faith-based nonprofit that supports children and families in need in Los Angeles, Dallas, Zambia, and the Dominican Republic.
He's also co-authored a book titled Arise: Live Out Your Faith and Dreams on Whatever Field You Find Yourself, where he writes:
> "It's not about baseball. God gave me this ability so I can help others and make His name known."
