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Bullpens Depleted After Dodgers-Blue Jays 18-Inning World Series Thriller
28 Oct
Summary
- Dodgers and Blue Jays used every reliever in their bullpens for Game 3
- Some relievers threw over 60 pitches, an unusually high workload
- Managers face challenge of fielding fresh bullpens for Game 4
On the night of October 28, 2025, the Dodgers and Blue Jays engaged in an epic 18-inning battle in Game 3 of the World Series. By the time the game finally ended, both teams had depleted their bullpens, using every single reliever available.
Some relievers, like the Dodgers' Will Klein, threw an astounding 72 pitches over 4 innings, more than double their typical workload. Others, like the Blue Jays' Eric Lauer, gave the team a starter-like performance, tossing 68 pitches over 4.2 innings.
With Game 4 scheduled for the very next day, October 29, 2025, the managers now face a significant challenge in piecing together their bullpens. Many of the relievers are exhausted and may not be available, forcing the teams to get creative with their pitching plans. The Dodgers have a slight advantage, as they did not use several of their top relievers in Game 3, but the Blue Jays' bullpen is in an even more precarious state.
This grueling World Series clash has taken a major toll on both teams' pitching staffs, setting the stage for an intriguing Game 4 as the managers scramble to find fresh arms to keep their championship hopes alive.
