An old James Bond novel quote offers insight into the concept of patterns: "Once is happenstance. Twice is coincidence. The third time it's enemy action."

But what about four times?

After Monday night's marathon World Series Game 3 (which technically ended early Tuesday morning in most parts of the United States), it seems fair to ask such a question about an unusual correlation: Brad Paisley's national anthems and lengthy Los Angeles Dodgers World Series games.

Before the first pitch of Game 3, the country music star (and noted Dodgers fan ) sang the traditional pregame national anthem. The ensuing contest proceeded to last over six hours, a World Series record-tying 18 innings.

There were many eye-catching statistics from the record matchup, including Los Angeles and the Tor

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