1961Ā ā€“ Using 21Ā pitchers, theĀ TigersĀ (11) andĀ Aā€™sĀ (10) set anĀ American LeagueĀ record for most hurlers used in an 18-inningĀ doubleheader. At 3 hours, 54 minutes, the second game is the longest 9-inning contest in AL history. The entire doubleheader lasts six hours, 50 minutes, a major league record. The Tigers sweep, 6 ā€“ 4 and 17 ā€“ 14, taking first place by one percentage point.

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1961Ā ā€“ Using 21Ā pitchers, theĀ TigersĀ (11) andĀ Aā€™sĀ (10) set anĀ American LeagueĀ record for most hurlers used in an 18-inningĀ doubleheader. At 3 hours, 54 minutes, the second game is the longest 9-inning contest in AL history. The entire doubleheader lasts six hours, 50 minutes, a major league record. The Tigers sweep, 6 ā€“ 4 and 17 ā€“ 14, taking first place by one percentage point.