What began as a routine doubleheader turned into an all-night test of endurance.
When the Phillies and Padres finally finished their July 3, 1993 doubleheader at 4:40 a.m., it became the latest-ending game in major league history. A crowd of 54,617 that had dwindled to roughly a thousand diehards summoned the energy to get a curtain call from reliever Mitch Williams, whose game-winning hit brought the marathon to an end.
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Players and families improvised as the night dragged on
Decisions behind the scenes shaped how the night played out
What really happens in the clubhouse during long rain delays
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