Sometimes, history repeats itself. Former Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman became a prime example of that in the early hours on Tuesday morning (on the East Coast, at least). In the bottom of the 18th inning of Game 3 of the World Series, he belted a walk-off home run to dead center field to lift the Dodgers to a 6-5 win.

The Dodgers and Blue Jays played one of the longest games in postseason history. Here's where their Game 3 epic ranks among MLB marathons.

An eminently likable figure who has been one of the game’s faces since his rise with the Atlanta Braves. Born to Canadian parents but raised in nearby Orange County, the 36-year-old Freeman hit a walk-off grand slam in Game 1 of the World Series last year, taking his rightful spot alongside Kirk Gibson in team history.

Whether or not Freeman is remembered as a Brave goes beyond playoff success too. He has four of his nine all-star selections in a Dodgers uniform, every season he's been on the team. He's also had two top-five finishes in MVP voting.

The Atlanta Braves finished fourth in the NL East in 2025, ending the season 10 games below .500 with a 76–86 record. It marked a disappointing step back for a team that consistently contended in recent years, raising questions about roster construction and future direction heading into the offseason.

Former MLB great Kenny Lofton didn't realize that Dodgers' phenom Shohei Ohtani had eclipsed him in the record book.

The 2025 World Series will continue on Tuesday night with Game 4 between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers took a 2-1 advantage in the best-of-seven series overnight, when they defeated the Blue Jays 6-5 in extra innings.