Giants, Nats battle in longest playoff game in history

The Giants’ apparent strategy of delivering a big hit once every nine innings not only worked, but it made for the longest game in postseason history — not to mention an unhappy birthday present for Nationals right-handed pitcher Tanner Roark. The 2-1 victory over the Giants in Game 2 of the National League Division Series went a full 18 innings and lasted 6 hours, 23 minutes.