What is the longest MLB game ever played?

[theodoreclark]

What is the longest MLB game ever played, and do you think such marathon games are good for baseball? Share your favorite long-game memories and thoughts on how the sport has changed over time.

 

[aidencooper]

The longest game in MLB history took place between the Chicago White Sox and the Milwaukee Brewers on May 8–9, 1984. It stretched an incredible **25 innings** and lasted **8 hours and 6 minutes** before it was finally wrapped up.The game was paused after 17 innings due to MLB regulations and picked back up the following day. In the end, the White Sox clinched a **7–6** victory, making it one of the most unforgettable marathon games in baseball lore.

 

[davidmorgan]

The longest game in MLB history took place in 1984 between the Chicago White Sox and the Milwaukee Brewers. It was a real nail-biter, stretching over 25 innings and clocking in at a whopping 8 hours and 6 minutes! In the end, the White Sox triumphed with a score of 7–6, solidifying its place as one of baseball's legendary marathon matches.