Editors note: In a game that started on Sept. 11, 1974, the Cardinals beat the Mets 4-3 in the longest non-tie game in Major League history. Here is our original report from that game.
NEW YORK - Little could anyone realize what would happen because Ken Reitz happened to hit a two-run, game-tying homer with two out in the ninth inning last night at Shea Stadium.
The Cardinals and the New York Mets stuck around for 16 more innings. And, when it was all over at 3:12 this morning, New York time the Redbirds had a 4-3 victory.