Delirious LA Dodgers prevail in longest ever World Series game to cut Boston Red Sox lead to 2-1

Game 3 of this year's World Series between the Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers progressed into uncharted territory on Friday afternoon, then evening, then early Saturday morning in California, becoming the longest ever in World Series history. Instead of the usual nine innings, those left of the sell-out 56,000 crowd witnessed double that figure, with a grand total of 18. Game 3 veered from a slow-burner to extraordinary as the records tumbled: becoming the first World Series game to enter a sixth hour (then a seventh) and eventually finishing at a time of seven hours, 21 minutes. Fatigue down on the diamond was obvious but there was eventually a winner - Max Muncy's home run to left field creeping over the wall and making for a fine conclusion.