My Couch (Section A, Row Donny)
My Live Blog of the 18-Inning World Series Game
Game 3 of the World Series went 18 innings and nearly seven hours. I watched every pitch, except the ones I slept through.
Game 3 of the World Series went 18 innings: six hours and thirty-nine minutes. Los Angeles finally beat Toronto 6–5 on a home run to lead off the bottom of the 18th, after 609 pitches between them. I kept a live blog, as a public service.
Live Blog
1st inning: Hot dog. Great start. Both teams look nervous. They know I’m watching.
5th inning: Nachos. I’ve shouted advice at the TV forty times. Nobody is listening. Their loss.
9th inning: This is usually where a game ends. It did not end. I like that. I don’t stop early either.
12th inning: Popcorn. I’ve closed my eyes to concentrate.
15th inning: I’ve finished concentrating. Still tied. The players look tired. I look fantastic.
18th inning: Home run. Game over. I jumped so high I spilled the popcorn from the 12th.
Final Thoughts
Only one other World Series game has gone 18 innings, and it took even longer: seven hours and twenty minutes. Both great games. Next time, call me in to manage. I’ll have it done in nine, with time left for dessert.
Frequently Asked Questions
Did you really stay awake for all 18 innings?
My eyes rested. My spirit watched.
What's the best ballpark snack?
All of them, in order, starting in the first inning.