Dodgers Pitcher and EIU Alum Will Klein Wins World Series Game 3
Eastern's baseball team head coach, Jason Anderson, a former New York Yankee, found himself rooting for the Dodgers in the World Series.
Anderson was among the millions cheering as Freddie Freeman hit a walk-off home run in the 18th inning, giving the Dodgers a 6-5 win over the Toronto Blue Jays in game three.
Anderson's excitement stemmed from the winning pitcher, Will Klein, a former EIU pitcher who entered the game as the last available pitcher in the Dodgers' bullpen.
Freddie Freeman hit a walk-off home run to centerfield in the bottom of the 18th inning to give the Los Angeles Dodgers a 6-5 win.
Author's summary: Dodgers win game 3 with EIU alum Will Klein as pitcher.