World Report: November 4, 2005 Vol. 11 Iss. 9
- This Issue:
- Table of Contents
- Cover Story
- Cover Story - Spanish Version
- Mini-Lesson
- Comprehension Quiz
- Teacher's Guide and Worksheets
Top 5 Longest World Series Games
During the World Series, many baseball teams hang on until the bitter end and then come out swinging for more! Game 3 of this year's Series, between the Chicago White Sox and the Houston Astros, lasted nearly six hours. Above are the longest Series games on record.
1. 2005 Game 3 Chicago White Sox v. Houston Astros: 5 hours 41 minutes
2. 2000 Game 1 New York Yankees v. New York Mets: 4 hours 51 minutes
3. 1993 Game 4 Toronto Blue Jays v. Philadelphia Phillies: 4 hours 14 minutes
4. 1973 Game 2 New York Mets v. Oakland Athletics: 4 hours 13 minutes
5. 1997 Game 7 Florida Marlins v. Cleveland Indians: 4 hours 11 minutes
Source: Baseball-Almanac.com and Sports Illustrated
