"On Oct. 26, Klein was the last man in the Dodgers' bullpen, a wild thing on his fourth organization in two years, a last-minute addition to the World Series roster. On Oct. 27, the Dodgers played 18 innings, and the last man in the Dodgers' bullpen delivered the game of his life: four shutout innings, holding the Toronto Blue Jays at bay until Freddie Freeman hit a walk-off home run."
"If not for Klein, that would have been the end. The Blue Jays would have won the series in five games, and there would have been no Kiké Hernández launching a game-ending double play on the run in Game 6, no Miguel Rojas tying home run and game-saving throw in Game 7, no Andy Pages game-saving catch and Will Smith winning home run in Game 7."
Will Klein, a reliever who was the last man in the Dodgers' bullpen and a last-minute World Series roster addition, delivered a career-defining performance in Game 3 of the 2025 World Series. Pitching four shutout innings on October 27, Klein held the Toronto Blue Jays scoreless through 18 innings until Freddie Freeman hit a walk-off home run. Without Klein's heroic effort, the Dodgers would have lost the series in five games. His performance was so impactful that the day after the game, a pizza shop employee recognized him and became excited upon learning his identity. Klein's success marked a turning point, as the Dodgers subsequently won Games 6 and 7 to claim the championship.
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