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What was the longest world series game ever played?

Submitted by Scholar Muchu on Wed, 2005-10-26 00:30.

The longest game played in Major League Baseball world series history was played on October 25, 2005. It was game three of the 2005 world series between the Houston Astros and Chicago White Sox. 17 pitchers and 43 players were used.

Where was the longest world series game played? The game was played in Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. 

Chicago White Sox Geoff Blum hits a solo home run against the Houston Astros in the 14th inning during Game 3 of Major League Baseball's 2005 World Series in Houston, Texas, October 25, 2005. Photo Credit: Lucy Nicholson

How many innings did the game last? The game lasted 14 innings. It tied the longest world series game in terms of innings. That record goes back to 1914 where Babe Ruth pitched for the Boston Red Sox against the Brooklyn Dodgers.

Who won the game? The Chicago White Sox beat the Houston Astros 7-5. The winning run was a home run by Geoff Blum in the top of the 14th inning.

How long did the longest world series game played last? 5 hours and 41 minutes.

Who was the losing pitcher? Ezequiel Astacio

Who was the winning pitcher? Mark Buehrle.

Geoff Blum hits world series game winning home runWho were the umpires? HP--Jerry Layne. 1B--Derryl Cousins. 2B--Gary Cederstrom. 3B--Angel Hernandez. LF--Joe West. RF--Jeff Nelson.

The game had a very exciting finish as the Houston Astros had runners on 1st and 3rd with two outs. The final out was made by Adam Everett on a pop out to shallow left.