The Mets needed 19 innings
The longest game in Chicago Cubs history was on May 17, 1927, when they beat the Boston Braves, 4-3, in 22 innings. That's 4 innings short of the longest game in MLB history, as of mid-July 2011.
Dan McGee debuted on July 14, 1934, playing for the Boston Braves at Braves Field; he played his final game on July 20, 1934, playing for the Boston Braves at Braves Field.
Abie Hood debuted on July 13, 1925, playing for the Boston Braves at Braves Field; he played his final game on July 17, 1925, playing for the Boston Braves at Braves Field.
That was a 16 inning 1-0 win by the Giants. Hall of Famers Juan Marichal of the Giants and Warren Spahn of the Braves pitched the entire distance. Marichal gave up 8 hits and 4 walks while striking out 10 in his 16 innings and Spahn gave up 9 hits, 1 run, 1 walk and struckout 2 in his 15 1/3 innings. Willie Mays hit a home run off of Spahn in the 16th for the winning score.
July 4, 1985, was a Thursday.
25th July 1985 was a Thursday.
July 20, 1985, was a Saturday.
July 18, 1985 was a Thursday.
July 12th 1985 was a Friday.
July 25, 1985 was a Thursday.
July 30, 1985 was a Tuesday.
Charlie Kerfeld debuted on July 27, 1985, playing for the Houston Astros at Astrodome; he played his final game on July 19, 1990, playing for the Atlanta Braves at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium.