The World Series is the championship series of Major League Baseball in North America, played since 1903. It is a best-of-seven playoff between the champions of the American League (AL) and the National League (NL). The World Series has been the subject of many great games, moments, and records. One of the most remarkable and notable events in World Series history was the longest baseball game in World Series history.
The Longest World Series Game Ever Played
The longest game in World Series history was played on October 9 and 10, 1916, between the Boston Red Sox and the Brooklyn Robins (now the Los Angeles Dodgers). This game lasted 14 innings and 6 hours and 32 minutes, with the Red Sox winning 2-1.
The Game Details
The game was played at Braves Field in Boston, Massachusetts, and was attended by 32,000 fans. Both teams had won two games each in the best-of-five series, so this game was critical to determine the winner of the World Series.
The pitchers for the game were Babe Ruth for the Red Sox and Sherry Smith for the Robins. Ruth pitched all 14 innings for the Red Sox, allowing only six hits and one run while striking out four batters. Smith pitched 13 innings for the Robins, allowing eight hits and two runs while striking out seven batters.
After six scoreless innings, the Robins scored a run in the top of the seventh inning. The Red Sox tied the game in the bottom of the eighth inning, and the game remained tied until the bottom of the 14th inning. With two outs, Red Sox outfielder Del Gainer hit a ground-rule double, which allowed the winning run to score.
The Impact Of The Game
The game was significant in many ways. It was the longest game in World Series history and one of the longest games in baseball history. It was also the first World Series game in which a pitcher (Ruth) pitched all 14 innings.
The game also had a significant impact on the Red Sox's future. Babe Ruth, who was primarily a pitcher at the time, hit a home run in Game 4 of the series, which helped to establish him as one of the greatest hitters in baseball history. The Red Sox would go on to win the World Series in 1916 and again in 1918, thanks in part to Ruth's contributions.
The Enduring Legacy
The 1916 World Series Game 2 will always be remembered for its endurance and impact on the sport. The game set records that still stand today, and it helped to launch the career of one of the greatest players in baseball history.
The legacy of the game lives on, and it will forever be remembered as one of the most memorable moments in World Series history.