In the longest National League opener to date, the Brooklyn Robins and Philadelphia Phillies battle to a 14-inning, 5 – 5 tie. Dutch Ruether, who beat the Phillies seven straight in 1922, goes the distance.

On April 17, 1923 – – In the longest National League opener to date, the Brooklyn Robins and Philadelphia Phillies battle to a 14-inning, 5 – 5 tie. Dutch Ruether, who beat the Phillies seven straight in 1922, goes the distance.

 

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