on June 22, 1962 Playing four hours and two minutes, the Braves outscore the Giants, 11 – 9, in the National League’s longest 9-inning night game.
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Playing four hours and two minutes, the Braves outscore the Giants, 11 – 9, in the National League’s longest 9-inning night game.
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