There was an 18 inning game in the National League Divisional Series on October 9, 2005 between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves that the Astros won 7-6.
Also in 2005 the Houston Astros played in the longest World Series game. On October 24 2005, (The game actually ended on the 25th), the Houston Astros lost game 3 to the Chicago White Sox 7 - 5. Chicago broke the tie in the top of the 14th on a home run by Geoff Blum with 2 out. Houston, then managed to give the White Sox a 2 run lead with a bases loaded walk. Houston did not manage to bring in any runs in the bottom of the 14th and the world's longest MLB World Series game was over after a record 5 hours 41 minutes.
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According to ESPN, tonight's Houston Astro/Atlanta Braves 18 inning games (Oct 9th, 2005) is the longest post-season game. Houston won.
The first playoff game in Saints' history was January 3, 1988 against the Minnesota Vikings at the Superdome. The Saints lost 44-10.
The longest Opening Day game in major league history was a 15-inning affair played at Cleveland Stadium on April 19, 1960. The Detroit Tigers defeated the Cleveland Indians 4-2.
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The longest recorded baseball game based on hours played was a 25-inning game between the Chicago White Sox and the Milwaukee Brewers on May 8-9, 1984. The game lasted for a total of 8 hours and 6 minutes before it was called off due to the league's curfew rule.
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