Dodgers play in MLB World Series's longest games, both 18 innings

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Dodgers play in MLB World Series's longest games, both 18 innings
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The Los Angeles Dodgers participated in the two longest games in World Series history, both lasting 18 innings. Game 3 of the 2018 World Series concluded with Max Muncy's walk-off homer at Dodger Stadium, while Game 3 of the 2025 Series ended with a homer from Freddie Freeman. Prior to these matchups, the longest World Series games were 14 innings, which occurred three times in history. Major League Baseball rules for extra innings have changed for the regular season, but not for the playoffs and World Series, maintaining the traditional format.

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  • •Dodgers played in two 18-inning World Series games, 2018 and 2025.
  • •Max Muncy's walk-off homer won Game 3 of the 2018 Series.
  • •Freddie Freeman's homer won Game 3 of the 2025 Series.
  • •Previously, the longest games were 14 innings, occurring three times.
  • •Playoff rules for extra innings do not include a runner on second base.
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Dodgers have played in MLB World Series' two longest games in history.

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