Ohtani's Historic World Series Homer Met with Bieber's 'Thumbs Down' in 18-Inning Thriller

Los Angeles, CA – Pop superstar Justin Bieber garnered significant attention during Game 3 of the World Series, offering a notable "thumbs down" gesture following a monumental home run by Los Angeles Dodgers sensation Shohei Ohtani. The incident occurred as Ohtani propelled the Dodgers to an early lead against the Toronto Blue Jays in a game that ultimately stretched to an epic 18 innings. Bieber, a native of Ontario, Canada, was present at the game, visibly supporting the Canadian team.

Shohei Ohtani delivered a historic performance, starting Game 3 with three hits in his first three at-bats, including a ground rule double, a home run, and another double. His "moonshot" home run in the third inning gave the Dodgers a 2-0 advantage. According to Sports Illustrated, > "It was that historic home run that Justin Bieber didn't seem to fully appreciate," leading to his widely observed reaction.

Bieber attended the marathon contest wearing a jersey of Blue Jays pitcher Shane Bieber, further signaling his allegiance to the Toronto team. Despite Ohtani's impressive display, the musician's "thumbs down" from his seat quickly became a talking point among fans and media, highlighting the intense rivalry and personal stakes for attendees. Later in the game, Bieber shared a picture from field level, suggesting continued engagement with the event.

The World Series Game 3 itself was a dramatic affair, tying the record for the longest World Series game ever played at 18 innings. The contest, which lasted over six hours, was described by the L.A. Times as "a never-ending marathon of unfathomable plot twists and narrative-shaping turns." Ohtani's overall performance in the game was lauded as potentially the " greatest World Series performance in Los Angeles Dodgers’ history," with him reaching base a record nine times.

The interaction between the global music icon and the baseball superstar added an unexpected layer of celebrity drama to an already thrilling World Series matchup, underscoring the high-stakes atmosphere of professional baseball's pinnacle event.