Will Klein was the Los Angeles Dodgers’ last option, their 10th pitcher in their 6-5, 18-inning victory over the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 3 of the World Series.
The Bloomington, Indiana, native pitched 4 scoreless innings Monday night (Tuesday morning ET) before Freddie Freeman homered to put Los Angeles up 2-1 in the best-of-seven series.
The 25-year-old left-hander allowed 1 hit, walked 2 batters and struck out 5. Toronto had two runners on in the top of the 18th before Klein struck out Tyler Heineman to end the inning.
“I did not know it’s midnight (Pacific time). Time flies when you’re having fun,” he said on the field postgame. “I feel great. Glad it ended right there, though.”
In the clubhouse postgame, Dodgers legend Sandy Koufax shook Klein’s hand and told him: “Nice going.”
Klein had not pitched more than 2 innings in two seasons as a major-leaguer prior to Monday night. He went 1 inning in the Blue Jays’ 11-4 Game 1 victory, allowing 1 hit.
Where was Will Klein born?
Bloomington, Indiana. He attended Bloomington North High School.
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Will Klein stats
Klein appeared in 14 games in 2025, going 15.1 innings with a 2.35 earned run average. He allowed 14 hits, struck out 21 batters and walked 10.
Will Klein salary
He earned $760,000 for the 2025 season and is set to make $820,000 in 2026, according to Spotrac.
This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: World Series 2025: Will Klein wins as Los Angeles Dodgers beat Toronto Blue Jays in 18 innings
Reporting by Scott Horner, Indianapolis Star / Indianapolis Star
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