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Blue Jays Win 18-Inning Marathon 5-4 in World Series Game 2 Classic

Toronto defeats Los Angeles in the longest World Series game in 18 years after a grueling 6-hour, 22-minute battle at Rogers Centre that didn't end until 2:47 AM.

By Refdesk Team

Blue Jays Win 18-Inning Marathon 5-4 in World Series Game 2 Classic

TORONTO — In what will be remembered as one of the greatest World Series games ever played, the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-4 in 18 innings early Monday morning, taking a commanding 2-0 series lead.

The game lasted 6 hours and 22 minutes, making it the longest World Series game by time since the infamous 2018 marathon. It was also the first 18-inning World Series game since 2005.

By the time Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit the walk-off single at 2:47 AM ET, most Canadian kids were asleep and would wake up to historic news.

What This Means for You

Sleep-Deprived Nation Wakes to Joy

Most Canadians went to bed with the game tied.

They woke up Monday morning to discover:

  • ✅ Blue Jays won
  • ✅ Toronto leads series 2-0
  • ✅ Vlad is a hero
  • ✅ History was made

Social media reaction:

  • "Set my alarm for 6 AM, saw the final score, immediately called in 'sick' to work to watch highlights"
  • "My toddler woke up at 2:30 AM crying. Checked phone. Saw Vlad's hit. Best 3 AM of my life."
  • "Fell asleep in the 14th. Woke up to 47 texts. Worth it."

Economic Impact

The game's length created unusual situations across Canada:

Toronto bars and restaurants:

  • Most stayed open past closing time
  • Some served breakfast by game's end
  • Massive alcohol and food sales overnight

Blue Jays merchandise:

  • Vlad Guerrero Jr. jerseys sold out by 9 AM Monday
  • "I Survived 18 Innings" t-shirts already being printed
  • Commemorative ticket stubs will be collector's items

Productivity Monday:

  • Estimated millions of Canadians working on 2-3 hours sleep
  • "Blue Jays hangover" trending on Canadian Twitter
  • Multiple workplace coffee machines reported broken from overuse

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Sources & Further Reading

  1. MLB.com - "Blue Jays defeat Dodgers in 18-inning marathon" - mlb.com
  2. Sportsnet - "World Series Game 2 recap and analysis" - sportsnet.ca
  3. TSN - "Blue Jays 2025 World Series coverage" - tsn.ca
  4. The Athletic - "Inside the longest World Series game in years" - theathletic.com
  5. Toronto Star - "City celebrates Blue Jays marathon win" - thestar.com
  6. Baseball Reference - "World Series historical statistics" - baseball-reference.com
  7. ESPN - "Blue Jays vs Dodgers Game 2 stats and highlights"

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