Only 12 postseason games have reached the 14th inning, according to MLB.com.
With the 14th inning just three outs away, Game 3 of the ALDS between the Astros and Mariners is closing in on the top 10 longest games in MLB playoff history. Game 3 approaching longest playoff games ever | Bottom 13
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As the Astros look to secure a series sweep, they’ve run into a collection of buzzsaws on the mound. Seattle's relievers have tallied seven scoreless innings after starter George Kirby exited the contest, adding 12 strikeouts. The Houston Astros' offense has been anemic throughout Saturday’s Game 3 matchup, and the Astros look especially futile against the Mariners bullpen. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) Steph Chambers/Getty Images SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 15: Game three of the American League Division Series between the Houston Astros and the Seattle Mariners enters extra innings at T-Mobile Park on Octoin Seattle, Washington. Josh CriswellĪstros struggling to break through | Bottom 14 The Cleveland Guardians and Tampa Bay Rays broke the previous record in Game 2 of this year's AL Wild Card series, when Oscar Gonzalez hit a walk-off home run in the bottom of the 15th to seal a 1-0 victory for Cleveland. With the game headed to the 16th inning tied at 0-0, it is now the longest ever scoreless start to an MLB playoff game. Game 3 between the Houston Astros and Seattle Mariners has officially reached historic proportions. SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 15: Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros strikes out during the twelfth inning against the Seattle Mariners in game three of the American League Division Series at T-Mobile Park on Octoin Seattle, Washington. Michael Shapiro Astros, Mariners set MLB record for longest scoreless playoff game | Top 16 The game still sits tied 0-0 as this game heads to the bottom of the frame. Rookie center fielder Julio Rodríguez made the play of the day in the top of the 16th, robbing Yuli Gurriel of an extra-base hit. The Seattle Mariners' offense has yet to impress on Saturday, but Seattle's outfield has shown out in Game 3 of the ALDS. Michael Shapiro Julio Rodríguez makes game-saving drag | Bottom 16 Both pitching staffs have cruised thus far, with both teams combining for an MLB-record 41 strikeouts. No playoff game in baseball history has gone longer with both teams failing to score, and the battle between AL West teams is now approaching the postseason time-of-game record. The contest is now tied for the longest playoff game in MLB history, tying a trio of 18-inning contests including the Astros win over the Braves in Game 4 of the 2005 NLDS. SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 15: Julio Rodriguez #44 of the Seattle Mariners slides into second and Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros for a double during the eighth inning in game three of the American League Division Series at T-Mobile Park on Octoin Seattle, Washington.
Michael Shapiro Game 3 of the 2022 ALDS is officially one for the record books. The Astros now hold a 1-0 lead in Game 3 as it looks to secure a sixth straight ALCS berth. The Game 3 battle has been one of the great pitching duels in MLB history, but Houston’s lineup finally broke through on the shoulders of its rookie shortstop. Jeremy Peña came through in the clutch in the 18th inning on Saturday, with his solo home run breaking a scoreless tie at T-Mobile Park in Seattle. Jeremy Peña HR finally breaks scoreless tie | Top 18 Game 1 of the 2022 ALCS will be on Wednesday night at Minute Maid Park in Houston. The contest saw 41 strikeouts and just three extra-base hits, but it only took one swing from shortstop Jeremy Peña to give Houston a deciding 1-0 lead. Houston defeated the Mariners 1-0 in Game 3 of the ALDS on Saturday night, securing the victory in an 18-inning marathon. It didn’t come easy, but the Houston Astros are heading to the ALCS for a record the sixth consecutive year.
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