on: function(evt, cb) { He finally got the call to Cooperstown in 2022 after the Golden Days Era Committee made him a baseball immortal. Ryan credited part of his longevity to unorthodox workouts, including throwing footballs in the offseason and to warm up. It's one of the more interesting debates in all of sports. listeners: [], And, oh, yeah, Toronto won the game, 6-3, and the series. How Long Was The Longest Half Inning In Mlb History? It was the 18th in Game 3 of the 2018 World Series between the Dodgers and Red Sox. A walk-off home run by Max Muncy in the bottom half of theinning gave the game its final score. In addition to being the longest game by time, this 3-2 Dodgers victory lasted seven hours and 20 minutes. After a 17-minute rain delay during which Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward reportedly delivered an inspirational speech, Chicago scored two runs in the top of the 10th on a double by Ben Zobrist and a single by Miguel Montero. [6] For example, Sam Bowen hit a fly ball to center that reportedly left the field before the wind blew it back to Rochester outfielder Dallas Williams. Since the start of the 2013 season, however, that figure has fallen to .319. Almost 100 years after his final MLB season, Tris Speaker still holds MLB records for doubles (792) and outfield assists (449), double plays (143) and unassisted double plays by an outfielder (6). It took eight hours and six minutes -- and it had to be completed over two days. The Cubs, meanwhile, divided up the innings between three pitchers. 2, Derek JeterNo. But Washington almost lost in the 10th after Don Buford knocked a go-ahead single for the White Sox. Teams: Baltimore Orioles (1976-86), Montreal Expos (1986-93), Cleveland Indians (1994-96), Seattle Mariners (1997), Atlanta Braves (1998), MLB Career highlights: Four-time MLB All-Star (1990-92, 1995). The benches would later clear after a verbal altercation between Rangers pitcher Sam Dyson and the Blue Jays' Edwin Encarnacion. The game was finally decided when, with the bases loaded and one out in the bottom of the 24th inning, Houston's Bob Aspromonte hit a routine ground ball to short. What Collins did better than almost any player in MLB history is win. As the teams cleanup hitter, he went 7-for-10 in the game. The game started as a pitchers' duel between San Diego's Jake Peavy, who threw eight scoreless innings and struck out 11, and Colorado's Jeff Francis, who went seven scoreless. The Cubs jumped out to a 5-1 lead and were up 6-3 heading into the eighth inning. The rain abated at Camden Yards, and the Orioles mounted a comeback against Boston closer Jonathan Papelbon a few minutes before Tampa Bay third baseman Evan Longoria launched a walk-off home run against the Yankees' Scott Proctor. It lasted six hours and sixteen minutes, during which time the Colorado Rockies and San Diego Padres battled it out. [3], The Pawtucket Red Sox celebrated the 25th anniversary of the game on June 23, 2006. 1999, 2001, 2002), nine-time MLB strikeouts leader (1992-95, 1999-2002, 2004). Pawtucket's Dave Koza had the most hits of any player in the game: five, including the game-winner. What's also impossible to ignore is that Bonds was very, very good before it's believed he started using PEDs. The Tigers' cleanup hitter went an incredible 7-for-10 at the plate, making him one of just six players in Major League history with a seven-hit game, regardless of game length. [3] He recalled, "I didn't know if the guys on the team wanted to hug me or slug me. When he returned from a one-year sabbatical for his final season with the Colorado Rockies in 2012, he twice became the oldest pitcher to win an MLB game at 49, then 50 years old. Franco didn't stop playing ball after his MLB career either. Hornsby also was one of the first petulant, disliked superstars in league history. WebLets give the nine closest runners-up to the longest MLB hitting streak a little bit of credit as we count down the 10 longest hitting streaks in baseball history. June 12, 1967: Washington Senators 6, Chicago White Sox 5It took six hours and 38 minutes, but the home team finally prevailed at D.C. Stadium. The Cardinals and Mets in 1974 also hit 25 innings. Still one of only 29 players in MLB history to play in four different decades, O'Rourke played his last MLB game in 1904, at 54 years old, 11 years after he'd last As darkness started to fall, Philadelphia closed out the win. Rickey Henderson was as dynamic and complete a baseball player who has ever lived. McGuire, who was an MLB manager for several teams after his career ended, retired with MLB records for most career games for a catcher (1,612), most catcher assists (1,860), most catcher double plays (143), most runners caught stealing (1,459) and most stolen bases allowed (2,546). The win went to a young Gaylord Perry, who pitched 10 scoreless innings in relief with nine strikeouts. Even with all that power, he still had a career .302 batting average. He holds the MLB records for shortstops for best fielding percentage (.985), games played (2,968) and double plays turned (1,797). The Mets estimated about 1,000 fans were left in the stands. Larry Cheney came on in relief and threw 13 scoreless innings, followed by Hall of Famer Rube Marquard, who entered in the 21st and pitched the final two frames. Coombs was especially brilliant, yielding just the one run and striking out 18. Aponte's wife did not believe his explanation for coming home at 3 a.m. Whether it's juiced baseballs, a change in leaguewide hitting approach or some combination of factors, hitters have been clearing the fence with historic regularity. Each of them found their own ways to play for a long time. Thome also was one of the more gregarious personalities to play in the majors over the last 25 years. Died: Oct. 31, 1936 (age 72, Duck Lake, Michigan), Teams: Toledo Blue Stockings (1884), Detroit Wolverines (1885, 1888), Philadelphia Quakers (1886-88), Cleveland Blues (1888), Rochester Broncos (1890), Washington Statesman/Senators (1891-99), Brooklyn Superbas (1899-1901), Detroit Tigers (1902-03, 1912), New York Highlanders (1904-07), Boston Americans/Red Sox (1907-08), Cleveland Naps (1908, 1910), MLB Career highlights: MLB record runners caught stealing (1,459), MLB record assists by catcher (1,860). A 12-time American League batting champion, Cobb also led the AL in stolen bases six times, RBI four times and still holds the MLB record for career batting average at .366. The official MLB longest winning streak belongs to the 1935 Chicago Cubs at 21 games. Teams: Milwaukee Brewers (1988-91), San Diego Padres (1992-93), Florida Marlins (1993-98), Los Angeles Dodgers (1998-2001), Atlanta Braves (2002-03), New York Yankees (2004-06), Detroit Tigers (2007-08), New York Mets (2009), MLB Career highlights: World Series champion (1997), nine-time All-Star (1992, 1993, 1996, 1998-2000, 2003-05), five-time Silver Slugger Award (1992, 1996, 2003-05). In a decade that also saw The Captain collect his 3,000th hit and earn induction into the Hall of Fame, it was arguably the Jeter-est of late-career Jeter moments. Theory became reality when MadBum trotted out of the bullpen in the fifth inning with the Giants clinging to a 3-2 lead. Incredibly, the game was scoreless until the bottom of the 24th, the longest any Major League game has ever stayed scoreless. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. 106. Wallace spent the majority of his career in St. Louis, where he played for the Perfects, Cardinals and Browns. He's the only non-New York Yankees player to win at least five World Series championships with the same team. 2 (Tie). As Rodn discovered, the longest stretch ever was 34 years, from 1922 (Charlie Robertson) to 1956 (Don Larsen, in the World Series). 4 times He served a one-year suspension in 2014 for using PEDs, a full seven years after he hit his 500th home run. But down to their final out and facing Hall of Famer Rollie Fingers, the White Sox rallied to tie the score on a double by Julio Cruz and a single by Rudy Law.\n\nNeither team scored again until the next day. Henderson still owns MLB career records for stolen bases (1,406), runs (2,295) and leadoff home runs (81). [5] Dennis Cregg says that he thinks that David Cregg has never attended another baseball game. 2, Derek JeterNo. The two teams met on a Saturday afternoon at Shibe Park in Philadelphia, and they played all 24 innings in a brisk four hours, 48 minutes. Rabbit Maranville played all 23 seasons of his MLB career in the National League a record that stood until Pete Rose broke it in 1986. On July 21, 1945, two teams played 24 ins and 24 outs in a four-hour, 48-minute marathon game. In 2014, he went 6-for-27 playing Independent League baseball for the Fort Worth Cats. Did you know that the 1943 Boston Red Sox played in a Major League record thirty-one extra inning games during the same season? In October 2016, iconic Los Angeles Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully made his final call after 67 years behind the mic for the Dodgers, beginning when the franchise was still in Brooklyn. But the Mets fought back and tied the game in the bottom of the seventh on a three-run homer by Joe Christopher. The game lasted 7 hours and 6 minutes, and the Rays eventually won 8-7. For sheer longevity, Jamie Moyer deserves our respect. Baseball Longest Careers in MLB History By Tony Adame, updated on April 25, 2022 Eric Risberg / AP Photo Longevity doesn't always determine greatness in sports, but it does show how tough a player was. One of the toughest, meanest pitchers to ever step on the mound, Wynn served two years fighting in World War II and won his only Cy Young in 1959, his 21st season. A nearly 20-minute delay ensued as the umpires debated the call and angry Toronto fans hurled things onto the field. WebCustom boutique photography for newborns, children, families, seniors, and weddings 2014 NLDS Game 2 (Giants 2, Nationals 1): 18 innings T-1. He retreated to third, and a strikeout and groundout ended the threat. window.mc4wp.listeners.push( Philadelphia Athletics, 20 (1916 and 1943) There are five teams that have had a losing streak end at 20 games with the Philadelphia Athletics being responsible for two of them. Maranville remains one of the most eccentric people to ever play in the majors. A sellout crowd of 5,746 and 140 reporters from around the world were present, partly because the major leagues were on strike at the time; the players voted against an offer to resume the game at Fenway Park to avoid crossing the picket line. 4 (Tie). That habit not only lost him managerial jobs several times but also forced him to play pro ball into his 40s to make up for all the money he lost. The Minnesota Twins and Cleveland Guardians played the longest MLB game in 2022 on September 17. Pujols won two World Series championships and three National League MVP awards in the first decade and is just one of four players with 3,000 hits and 600 home runs alongside Willie Mays, Hank Aaron and Alex Rodriguez. It wasn't just your ordinary 23-inning game, though. In essence, a pitcher is competing against the opposing team's on-base percentage when attempting to pitch a perfect game (fielding errors can also ruin a perfecto, of course). It was a cold, windy day at Comiskey Park, and the game was scoreless through nine innings. Sept. 1, 1906: Philadelphia Athletics 4, Boston Americans 1Length: 24 inningsConnie Mack managed the A's for so long, he was a part of two separate 24-inning games nearly four decades apart. In theory that should make perfect games more likely over the last 10 years than they have been across all 119 years of the modern era. He came perilously close to having 3,000 hits and 1,000 RBI for his career, finishing with 2,877 hits and 951 RBI. The next runs came 16 innings later, when the Giants prevailed. For the Pirates, Elmer Jacobs pitched 16 2/3 innings in relief and allowed just one run unfortunately, the winning run. If you play fast, you will be able to hit the ball faster, make faster outs, and play more effectively. would get, as Bumgarner got catcher Salvador Perez to pop out, sealed another trophy for San Francisco and cemented himself as one of the greatest pitchers in postseason history. The longest run in the fifth was an 18-run fifth that the Detroit Tigers and Texas Rangers combined to run for 68 minutes on May 8, 2004. Because Gary Sheffield wasn't always the greatest teammate, he probably doesn't get his due as one of the greatest hitters of all time. The second half of Albert Pujols' career looks a lot different than the first half, but he's still almost assuredly a first-ballot Hall of Famer. Perry, who was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1991, was notorious for doctoring pitches with anything he could, from Vaseline to hair grease to his own spit to powder from the rosin bag. He also owns the record for most home runs allowed, 522 over 26 seasons. forms: { Position: First base/third base/designated hitter, Teams: Cleveland Indians (1991-2002, 2011), Philadelphia Phillies (2003-05, 2012), Chicago White Sox (2006-09), Los Angeles Dodgers (2009), Minnesota Twins (2010-11), Baltimore Orioles (2012), MLB Career highlights: Five-time MLB All-Star (1997-99, 2004, 2006), Silver Slugger Award (1996), Roberto Clemente Award (2002). In the bottom of the 10th, Davis cut the lead to one with an RBI single, but Cubs pitcher Mike Montgomery induced a groundout by Cleveland's Michael Martinez to end the game and the Cubs' 108-year streak of futility. The New York Yankees missed the postseason in 2014, but their final home game had a playoff atmosphere and an ending right out of a too-good-to-be-true screenplay. Both starters were at the top of their game. Rose, who has been retired for 35 years, still holds MLB career records for hits (4,256), singles (3,215), games played (3,562), at-bats (14,053) and plate appearances (15,890). Alex Rodriguezs injury hurt the Yankees, while the Rockies couldnt take advantage of their chances. I agree to receive the "CBS Sports HQ Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. He was drafted in the fourth round of the NHL draft but instead chose to go with baseball. On May 8, 1984, the Chicago White Sox and Milwuakee Brewers played the longest game in the history of major league baseball. The throw impressed the team's manager that Quinn was offered a contract. Jeter wasted no time, lining the first pitch he saw the other way to right field for a walk-off single, and the Bronx faithful erupted. Fifty players appeared in the game, and about 180 baseballs were used. Teams: St. Louis Cardinals (1965-71), Philadelphia Phillies (1972-86), San Francisco Giants (1986), Chicago White Sox (1986), Cleveland Indians (1987), Minnesota Twins (1987-88), MLB Career highlights: Two-time World Series champion (1967, 1980), four-time Cy Young Award (1972, 1977, 1980, 1982), 10-time MLB All-Star (1968, 1969, 1971, 1972, 1974, 1977, 1979-82), Triple Crown (1972), Gold Glove Award (1981), four-time NL wins leader (1972, 1977, 1980, 1982), NL ERA leader (1972), five-time NL strikeouts leader (1972, 1974, 1980, 1982, 1983). On that evening, it took just one inning and 18 minutes to finish the game, with Koza driving in the winning run in the bottom of the 33rd. On Sept. 26 of that season, Miami played its first game after Fernandez's death at home against the New York Mets. The longest baseball game, the shortest baseball game, the most innings ever They won the World Series 2 times out of the 4 appearances. Born: July 5, 1951 (Colorado Springs, Colorado), Teams: Chicago White Sox (1972-76), Pittsburgh Pirates (1977), New York Yankees (1978-83, 1989), San Diego Padres (1984-87), Chicago Cubs (1988), San Francisco Giants (1989), Texas Rangers (1991), Oakland Athletics (1992-93), Seattle Mariners (1994), MLB Career highlights: World Series champion (1978), nine-time MLB All-Star (1975-78, 1980-82, 1984, 1985), (Note: 37 MLB players are tied with 22 seasons each, only 20 are featured here). From the moment the recording of Bob Sheppard making his signature announcement began"Now batting for the YankeesNo. Winfield chose baseball and was one of the greatest outfielders in MLB history, where he surpassed 3,000 hits and won six Gold Glove Awards. He pitched his first MLB game in 1959 for the Washington Senators and his final game in 1983 for the St. Louis Cardinals, who also brought him the lone World Series title of his career in 1982. That's because the rules stipulate that a pitcher is credited with a perfect game only if he prevents any baserunners for the entire game even if that game stretches beyond the usual nine innings. The game lasted 5 hours and 24 minutes across 15 innings, The game, which lasted six hours, six minutes on April 15, 1968, between the Houston Astros and the New York Mets, was played at the Polo Grounds in New York. That trend was exemplified in Game 5 of the 2017 World Series. Play in the World Series. There have been few batting stances as distinguishable as Julio Franco's the over-the-top wagging of the bat, the knees bent inward at weird angles, the rest of his frame seemingly immobile. But this one was all about the dingersand, in hindsight, the sign-stealing scheme that may have helped Houston hit some of theirs and win the series in seven games. Born: Sept. 1, 1850 (Bridgeport, Connecticut), Died:Jan. 8, 1919 (age 68, Bridgeport, Connecticut), Teams: Middletown Mansfields (1872), Boston Red Stockings/Red Caps (1873-78), Providence Grays (1879), Boston Red Caps (1880), Buffalo Bisons (1881-84), New York Giants (1885-92), Washington Senators (1893), New York Giants (1904), MLB Career highlights: National League HR leader (1880), National Baseball Hall of Fame (1945). In Martinez's case, he lost his perfect game in the 10th, and Haddix lost his in the 13th. On April 17, 1953, Mickey Mantle is credited with what many consider to be the longest HR in baseball history. The only player on either team who did not play in the game was future MLB manager. All Rights Reserved. Still one of only 29 players in MLB history to play in four different decades, O'Rourke played his last MLB game in 1904, at 54 years old, 11 years after he'd last played in the majors. In the first six games of their season, the Bruins hit five extra-base balls (three home runs, two doubles). When Wade Boggs drove in the tying run in the bottom of the 21st inning after a Rochester run, even the Pawtucket players groaned. Harris' performance was of course nothing to sneeze at, as he was strong until the 24th and struck out 14 himself. The Mets estimated about 1,000 fans were left in the stands.\n\n\"I figured I could get to third,\" McBride said after the game, per The Associated Press report. In Major League Baseball, there have only been eight games over 23 IP. Willie Mays is one of the few baseball players who can claim GOAT status truly one of the greatest to ever do it. Neither team scored again until the next day. This game is unbelievable by today's standards. Born: Sept. 15, 1938 (Williamston, North Carolina), Teams: San Francisco Giants (1962-71), Cleveland Indians (1972-75), Texas Rangers (1975-77, 1980), San Diego Padres (1978-79), New York Yankees (1980), Atlanta Braves (1981), Seattle Mariners (1982-83), Kansas City Royals (1983), MLB Career highlights: Two-time Cy Young Award (1972, 1978), five-time All-Star (1966, 1970, 1972, 1974, 1979), three-time MLB wins leader (1970, 1972, 1978). 53 runners were left on base (30 by Rochester and 23 by Pawtucket). The 24-year-old was a two-time All-Star and one of the best up-and-coming pitchers in baseball. Hank Aaron is still the MLB career leader in RBI (2,297) and extra-base hits (1,477) closing in on 50 years since his career ended. This fear was best (and most comically) evidenced by John Kruk's reaction when Johnson threw a fastball over his head during the 1993 All-Star Game. Steve Carlton was a true throwback. The president of the league, Harold Cooper, was finally reached on the phone by Pawtucket general manager Mike Tamburro sometime after 3:00a.m.; the horrified Cooper ordered that play stop at the end of the current inning. Pete Rose, Cincinnati Reds: 44 games, Eckersley helped lead the A's to a World Series championship in 1989 and was named American League MVP in 1992. So what gives? Sunday. Cooper had suggested that the game resume that day, but Rochester manager Doc Edwards requested a delay because of the risk of injury. He only hit 47 home runs in 21 seasons, which is the least amount of home runs for any player in the 3,000 hit club. May 8, 1984: Chicago White Sox 7, Milwaukee Brewers 6 \nLength: 25 innings** \nThis is the longest game in MLB history in terms of time. Cal Ripken Jr., who was inducted in 2007, went 2-for-13 on the night playing third base for Rochester. We also offer a variety of resources for baseball players, including tips on hitting, pitching, and fielding. Collins won the World Series six times five with the Philadelphia Athletics and one with the Chicago White Sox. The longest Major League Baseball game by time elapsed took place on May 8, 1984, at Chicagos Comiskey Park. The team had 43 total bases and 20 runs scored as a result of the 44 total bases. Young, who didn't even wear a glove until his sixth season, moved onto a friend's farm after his wife's death in 1933 and lived there until his death in 1955 at 88 years old. The very first at-bat of the game (Johnny "Tommy John surgery" has become synonymous with elbow problems for MLB pitchers over the last three decades, and it unfortunately overshadows the career of the actual man. Yastrzemski, just 5-foot-11 and 175 pounds, was a phenomenal athlete. Each deserves mention here: Dallas Braden, Oakland A's (May 9, 2010); Roy Halladay, Philadelphia Phillies (May 29, 2010); Philip Humber, Chicago White Sox (April 21, 2012); Matt Cain, San Francisco Giants (June 13, 2012); Felix Hernandez, Seattle Mariners (Aug. 15, 2012). Babe Ruths home run hit was the longest in MLB history. [3], After Pawtucket's Luis Aponte pitched the seventh to tenth innings in relief, manager Joe Morganwho himself would be ejected in the 22nd inning by Cregg[2]let him leave before the game ended. Two years later, the Los Angeles Dodgers made him an eighth-round draft pick, touching off one of the longest careers in MLB history. If you like long innings and epic bat flips, this is the game for you. In the 20th inning, the scoreboard read: "We hope you are enjoying tonight's third game as much as you enjoyed the first two.". He's still Boston's career leader in RBIs (1,844), runs (1,816), hits (3,419), singles (2,262), doubles (646), total bases (5,539) and games played (3,308) and is always mentioned as one of the greatest players to never win a World Series. In the bottom of the seventh, a series of misplays by Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus allowed the Jays to tie the game, and Toronto slugger Jose Bautista broke the tie with a big home run and even bigger bat flip. He was 56 years old. Teams: Washington Senators/Minnesota Twins (1959-73), Chicago White Sox (1973-75), Philadelphia Phillies (1976-79), New York Yankees (1979-80), St. Louis Cardinals (1980-83), MLB Career highlights: World Series champion (1982), three-time MLB All-Star (1962, 1966, 1975), 16-time Gold Glove Award winner (1962-77), AL wins leader (1966). Don Sutton spent just one season in the minor leagues before joining a Los Angeles Dodgers pitching rotation that included two other Hall of Famers, Sandy Koufax and Don Drysdale. Mack let starting pitcher Russ Christopher go the first 13 innings; he allowed one run. Born: Dec. 26, 1947 (Bellows Falls, Vermont), Teams: Boston Red Sox (1969-80), Chicago White Sox (1981-93), MLB Career highlights: AL Rookie of the Year (1972), Gold Glove Award (1972), 11-time MLB All-Star (1972-74, 1976-78, 1980-82, 1985, 1991), three-time Silver Slugger Award (1981, 1986, 1988),National Baseball Hall of Fame (2000). That was the MLB record for oldest pitcher to win a game until Jamie Moyer broke it in 2012. Here is a rundown of that next-longest tier of games. The game remained deadlocked at 1-1 until the top of the 25th, when the Brewers scored three runs to take a 4-1 lead. That's when unlikely Giants hero Conor Gillaspie laced a three-run homer off Mets closer Jeurys Familia. He knew it wasn't a Virginia ham and became convinced that it was too dark to play ball. { That said, in compiling these rankings, we considered several key factors: We left out a lot of excellent games and big moments. And the players who last the longest in any sport also end up being some of the greatest, most beloved and respected. Aug. 22, 1917: Brooklyn Robins 6, Pittsburgh Pirates 5You might remember Leon Cadore as the starting pitcher for the Robins who went all 26 innings in MLB's longest game. All Rights Reserved by Baseball Almanac, Inc.Hosted by Hosting 4 Less. The six-hour, six-minute contest at the Astrodome began with Hall of Famer Tom Seaver on the mound for the Mets and Don Wilson for the Astros. Both teams are already dealing with a slew of injuries as a result of the cold weather. Not meeting the official definition of a perfect game are the efforts of Harvey Haddix of the Pittsburgh Pirates on May 26, 1959 and Pedro Martinez of the Montreal Expos on June 3, 1995. But he is. He held out one hand as a test and decided that in the gloaming it resembled a Virginia ham. Raines defined the majors in the 1980s and led the National League in stolen bases four times. window.mc4wp = window.mc4wp || { 1. Aaron's forte was consistency. 7 (Tie). At 5-foot-11 and 193 pounds, he was exceptionally well-built for his era, and it makes you wonder how he might have fared in today's MLB. Well, it's baseball, and the unsatisfactory answer is that it's very likely just randomness at work. Hornsby didn't drink or smoke or engage in social activities with his teammates and more often than not derided those who didn't live like him. Of course, the moment was much bigger than any box score. The Mets were defeated in the ninth by the Cards at the Astrodome, 4-3. The game, between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Chicago White Sox, went 25 innings and lasted eight hours and six minutes. Only one walk stood between him and perfection. Ripken made his major league debut two months after the game was completed, and was the American League's Rookie of the Year in 1982. Died: Nov. 4, 1955 (age 88, Newcomerstown, Ohio), Teams: Cleveland Spiders (1890-98), St. Louis Perfectos/Cardinals (1899-1900), Boston Americans/Red Sox (1901-08), Cleveland Naps (1909-11), Boston Rustlers (1911), MLB Career highlights: World Series champion (1903), Triple Crown (1901), five-time MLB wins leader (1892, 1895, 1901-03), two-time ERA leader (1892, 1901), two-time MLB strikeouts leader (1896, 1901). Jack Quinn was 49 years and 70 days old when he won a game as a pitcher for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1932. Gaylord Perry was the first pitcher to win the Cy Young Award in both leagues, with the Cleveland Indians in 1972 and the San Diego Padres in 1978. Robinson led the Orioles to two World Series championships, in 1966 and 1970, with the Arkansas native bringing home World Series MVP honors in 1970. That's where the score stayed for 11 1/2 extra innings, until in the bottom of the 22nd, Pedro Munoz ended the game with a walk-off home run off Jason Grimsley. As you may have already sussed out, we're presently experiencing the longest perfect game drought since the early 1980s and the third-longest since 1900. Franco was outstanding in the 1980s, but what he did after that is truly amazing. As noted, we've had just 21 perfect games in the modern era -- i.e., since 1903, when the first AL-NL World Series was played. In 2004 ALCS Game 5, the Red Wings defeated the Yankees in 14 innings. [3], Several times, a team would come close to victory before circumstances changed. Facing a potent Reds lineup anchored by 2010 NL MVP Joey Votto, Halladay was in command from the first pitch to the last. The Mets-Astros game lasted 24 hours and 12 minutes, and this one lasted only 22nd and final innings. \"Then, when I turned second, I said to myself, 'I'm going all the way. 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