How Long Was the Longest MLB Game Before Extra Innings Were Instituted?
Before extra innings became a rule in baseball, games could go on for an indefinite amount of time. The longest game in MLB history before extra innings were instituted took place on May 1, 1920, between the Brooklyn Robins and the Boston Braves. The game lasted 26 innings and ended in a 1-1 tie.
The game was played at Braves Field in Boston. The Robins took an early lead, scoring a run in the top of the first inning. The Braves tied the game in the bottom of the inning, and neither team scored again until the 26th inning.
In the top of the 26th, the Robins loaded the bases with two outs. However, Braves pitcher Leon Cadore struck out Robins batter Ivy Olson to end the inning. The Braves then came up to bat in the bottom of the 26th, but they were unable to score. The game ended in a 1-1 tie after 3 hours and 50 minutes of play.
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