Brad Paisley has done it again. The country music superstar sang the national anthem before World Series Game 3. All four games where he’s performed went to extra innings. The 2025 matchup lasted 18 innings. It tied the longest World Series game ever.
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🔥 Quick Facts:
- Brad Paisley has sung the national anthem at 4 extra-inning World Series games.
- Game 3 went 18 innings, matching the 2018 World Series record.
- The game lasted 6 hours and 39 minutes with 609 total pitches.
- The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5 with a walk-off.
- Freddie Freeman hit the winning home run in the bottom of the 18th inning.
What Happened on October 27, 2025
Brad Paisley took the mound before Game 3 at Dodger Stadium. He performed “The Star-Spangled Banner” with his signature guitar. The performance was flawless and emotional. Minutes later, the game began. It wouldn’t end quickly.
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The Dodgers and Blue Jays traded blows through nine innings. Extra innings followed. Then more extra innings. Shohei Ohtani had an incredible night with 4 extra-base hits. He tied a 119-year-old Major League record. But the Dodgers still couldn’t close it out.
“By dawn’s early light: Paisley’s anthems mean an all-nighter,” reported MLB.com after the marathon ended.
In the 18th inning, Freddie Freeman stepped up. He crushed a solo home run off Brendon Little. The ball sailed over the wall. The Dodgers won 6-5. The crowd erupted even at nearly 4 AM. The game ended at 3:34 AM on the East Coast.
Why This Remarkable Pattern Matters to Baseball Fans
This isn’t coincidence—it’s become Brad Paisley tradition. Fans joked before Game 3 that his anthem meant extra baseball was coming. They were absolutely right this time. The pattern is real, and it’s remarkable for the sport.
Before Game 2 in 2017, Paisley sang the anthem. The game went 11 innings. Before Game 3 in 2018, he performed again. That game lasted 18 innings—ending in a walk-off by Los Angeles. Before Game 1 in 2024, Paisley was back. Another 10-inning thriller. The Dodgers are 3-1 in these games.
What makes this even stranger? Both 18-inning games ended with Dodgers walk-offs. Both featured Paisley on the microphone. The 2018 game also went to the 18th inning. The 2025 game did too. The odds of this happening are astronomical. Yet here we are.
Brad Paisley’s World Series Anthem Record
Here’s the complete breakdown of Brad Paisley’s World Series performances:
| Year | Game | Innings | Series |
| 2017 | Game 2 | 11 Innings | Dodgers vs. Yankees |
| 2018 | Game 3 | 18 Innings | Dodgers vs. Red Sox |
| 2024 | Game 1 | 10 Innings | Dodgers vs. Yankees |
| 2025 | Game 3 | 18 Innings | Dodgers vs. Blue Jays |
Brad Paisley has earned consideration for most memorable World Series performer. His appearances precede marathons. Every game he’s sung before exceeded nine innings. Two went the full 18. One lasted 11 innings. The other 10 innings. Patience wasn’t just a virtue—it was a necessity.
What Happens When Brad Paisley Sings Next October?
Teams might worry if Brad Paisley gets called next year. Will he be asked again? The superstition is now real. Fans truly believe his anthem predicts extra innings. Will he sing again? That depends on the MLB schedule.
For now, Paisley rests knowing four historic performances are his legacy. He helped deliver must-watch baseball. He played incredible moments. The Dodgers won three of the four. They’re 2-1 up in this series. Game 4 comes October 29, 2025 at Dodger Stadium. A different singer performs the anthem.
Will this year finally break the Paisley curse? Will extra baseball continue? The patterns suggest that whenever Brad Paisley sings, fans should settle in for a long evening. Bring snacks. Prepare for extra innings. It’s almost guaranteed.
Sources
- ESPN.com – Brad Paisley’s national anthem precedes fourth extra-inning World Series game
- USA TODAY Sports – Brad Paisley sang national anthem at 4 extra-inning World Series games
- MLB.com – Official World Series game results and statistics
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