The New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies tie the National League mark for the longest Opening Day game, with New York coming out on top with a 1 – 0 victory in 14 innings on pinch-hitter Alberto Castillo’s single. Curt Schilling shuts out the Mets for the first eight innings on only two hits, while striking out nine.

On March 31, 1998 — The New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies tie the National League mark for the longest Opening Day game, with New York coming out on top with a 1 – 0 victory in 14 innings on pinch-hitter Alberto Castillo’s single. Curt Schilling shuts out the Mets for the first eight innings on only two hits, while striking out nine.

Sources –
Baseball Reference March 31
SABR Games Project
National Pastime March 31
Retro Sheet
Replay The Game

Own this Day and Be Part of Baseball History