On October 4, 2014 — The Giants take a 2-0 lead in the NLDS by defeating the Nationals, 2 – 1, in the longest game by time in postseason history. It takes 6 hours and 23 minutes to play the 18 innings, the second time that particular inning is reached after Game 4 of the 2004 NLDS. Jordan Zimmermann comes within one out of pitching a shutout for the Nats, but is lifted by manager Matt Williams after walking Joe Panik with two outs in the 9th, and closer Drew Storen allows a game-tying double to Pablo Sandoval. No other run is scored until Brandon Belt leads off the top of the 18th with a homer off Tanner Roark. Yusmeiro Petit is the winner after pitching 6 shutout innings in relief.
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