Blue Jays Change Strategy as Shohei Ohtani Dominates in World Series Game 3
The Toronto Blue Jays faced a tough challenge in Game 3 of the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, and that challenge had a name: Shohei Ohtani. The Dodgers star had a historic night, forcing the Blue Jays to completely change their game plan and start walking him intentionally—over and over again.
Ohtani’s Incredible Performance
Shohei Ohtani was unstoppable. He reached base nine times, breaking a World Series record. He hit two doubles and two home runs, including a powerful game-tying homer in the seventh inning. After that, the Blue Jays decided they had seen enough. They began intentionally walking him to avoid giving up more runs.
Manager John Schneider admitted this wasn’t the original plan, but Ohtani’s hot streak left them with no choice. He said, “You just take the bat out of his hands.”
Why the Blue Jays Walked Ohtani Repeatedly
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Ohtani was hitting everything thrown at him.
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The Blue Jays felt it was safer to walk him than risk another game-changing hit.
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Even though walking him meant facing other strong hitters like Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman, the team believed it was the smarter move.
By the end of the night, Ohtani was intentionally walked four times in a row, plus one unintentional walk that was clearly meant to be safe.
A Record-Breaking Marathon Game
Game 3 turned into an 18-inning battle, one of the longest in World Series history. Despite the extra innings and pressure, the Blue Jays’ pitchers managed to keep the game tied—until Freddie Freeman hit a walk-off home run, giving the Dodgers a 6-5 win.
Blue Jays Remain Hopeful
Even after a painful loss, the Blue Jays are not giving up. Players said they have been in tough situations before and know how to fight back.
Infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa reminded everyone that being down 2-1 in the series is not the end:
“We’ve been here before and we can overcome it.”
What’s Next for the Series
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The Blue Jays plan to continue walking Ohtani in future games.
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Starting pitcher Shane Bieber is ready for Game 4.
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The team’s mindset is positive—they know the Dodgers haven’t won the championship yet.
Manager Schneider summed it up perfectly:
“The Dodgers didn’t win the World Series today — they won a game.”
Conclusion
Shohei Ohtani is putting on one of the greatest performances in World Series history, and the Blue Jays are adjusting their strategy to stop him. Even though Game 3 ended in heartbreak, the team remains focused, confident, and ready to fight back in Game 4. The World Series is far from over, and all eyes will be on how this strategy plays out next.
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