Blue Jays defeat Tigers in historic 19-inning game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 3:38 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
On August 10, 2014, the Toronto Blue Jays overcame the Detroit Tigers in a marathon 19-inning game lasting 6 hours and 37 minutes. Trailing 5-0, the Blue Jays rallied with key contributions from Munenori Kawasaki and Jose Bautista, ultimately scoring the winning run in the final inning to secure a 6-5 victory. The game set franchise records for both longest game by innings and duration. The Jays' bullpen provided a remarkable 15.2 innings of scoreless relief, highlighted by Chad Jenkins’ six-inning performance. This match remains a significant moment in Blue Jays history as they engaged in a similar lengthy contest in 2016.
- •Game occurred on August 10, 2014, at Rogers Centre in Toronto.
- •Blue Jays trailed 5-0 before staging a comeback.
- •Munenori Kawasaki recorded the pivotal single in the 19th inning.
- •Jose Bautista's hit drove in the winning run.
- •Game featured 15.2 scoreless innings of relief from the Blue Jays' bullpen.
- 3:38 PMYahoo Sports — Today in Jays History: Jays win in 19 innings
"12 Years Ago Today: The Blue Jays and Tigers endured an epic 19-inning showdown that lasted 6 hours and 37 minutes, setting franchise records for both innings played and game duration. Notably, the Jays would later lose another 19-inning contest in 2016. The Blue Jays ultimately prevailed, defeating the Tigers 6-5. In the marathon’s 19th […]
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