A RECORD for U.S. Cellular Field: LONGEST GAME EVER.

SIX HOURS AND NINETEEN MINUTES. 19 innings. (Also, the longest game the White Sox have played in since 1991 and the longest timed game in the Major Leagues since August 2001)

It started out with the hope of a grand pitcher's duel: Jose Contreras vs Curt Schilling. Both only lasted 6 innings of the marathon leaving with Boston up 3-2.

Jermaine Dye hit a homer with 2-out in the bottom of the 9th, letting the strangeness begin.

We expected the game to be over in 1 or 2 innings. We had no idea what an extended game is really like.

Think about this: the concession stands stop preparing food after the 9th inning. You can get anything that didn't involve cooking: bag of potato chips, bag of peanuts, candy. That's it. It's also the last game before the All-Star break. Since, you don't know how long the game will take, you don't need cooked hot dogs or pizza that will go to waste because you'll have to throw it out after an inning of play. The other place that had food was the nacho stands - you don't cook nachos, you just pour them out of bags.

Beer sales stopped after the 7th. But, non-alcohol drinks were purchasable.

The game goes on...

In the 11th, each team scores 2 runs, and the madness continues... The trading of runs pushes some of the people of the edge. We realized that everybody that was going to leave the game, had left. Everyone that's left are the FANS, and they're staying for the duration.. whatever it is..

Gene Honda invites us to stand for The 14th Inning Stretch, and everybody is laughing their asses off...

Things turn worse... a sign hangs outside a suite on the 3rd base side: "PLEASE SEND FOOD"

In the 16th, we hear from somebody that bought nachos that the stands have run out of bottled water...

We start thinking about The 21st Inning Stretch...

Boston has brought in its 8th pitcher. Our 8th is still in the bullpen, and he's PISSED, because he knows that he's still out there because everyone thinks he'll lose the game. He's trowing his glove around the little dugout area in the bullpen. It's Cliff Politte.

It's the top of the 19th. Brandon McCarthy has pitched 4 innings and he has to go. So... you bring in... Politte. You can hear the audible groans of the crowd. many begin to pack-up...

Cliff gets a strikeout, line-out and fly-out - three up, three down.

Bottom of the 19th:

Joe Crede fouls out on a popup. Alex Cintron singles on a line drive to center. Rob Mackowiak singles on a soft ground ball to third. Scott Podsednik singles on a soft line drive to left...

Tadahito Iguchi singles on a ground ball to left scoring Alex Cintron...

And the madness is over.. after 540 pitches....

(Boxscore)

Top 1ST B:4 S:2 O:0 Kevin Youkilis walks.

Top 1ST B:1 S:2 O:0
With Mark Loretta batting, wild pitch by Jose Contreras, Kevin Youkilis to 2nd.

Top 1ST B:1 S:3 O:1
Mark Loretta strikes out swinging.

Top 1ST B:1 S:2 O:1
David Ortiz singles on a soft line drive to left fielder Scott Podsednik. Kevin Youkilis scores.

Top 1ST B:0 S:2 O:2
Manny Ramirez grounds into a force out, shortstop Juan Uribe to second baseman Tadahito Iguchi. David Ortiz out at 2nd. Manny Ramirez to 1st.

Top 1ST B:0 S:0 O:3
Trot Nixon grounds out sharply, second baseman Tadahito Iguchi to first baseman Paul Konerko.

--------------------------- MIDDLE 1ST

Bottom 1ST B:0 S:1 O:1
Scott Podsednik pops out to shortstop Alex Gonzalez.

Bottom 1ST B:1 S:3 O:2
Tadahito Iguchi strikes out swinging.

Bottom 1ST B:1 S:0 O:3
Jim Thome pops out to third baseman Mike Lowell.

--------------------------- END 1ST

Top 2ND B:2 S:3 O:1
Jason Varitek strikes out swinging.

Top 2ND B:1 S:3 O:2
Mike Lowell strikes out swinging.

Top 2ND B:4 S:1 O:2
Coco Crisp walks.

Top 2ND B:0 S:1 O:2
With Alex Gonzalez batting, Coco Crisp steals (8) 2nd base.

Top 2ND B:2 S:1 O:3
Alex Gonzalez pops out to first baseman Paul Konerko.

--------------------------- MIDDLE 2ND

Bottom 2ND B:2 S:2 O:1
Paul Konerko grounds out, third baseman Mike Lowell to first baseman Kevin Youkilis.

Bottom 2ND B:0 S:0 O:2
Jermaine Dye flies out to right fielder Trot Nixon.

Bottom 2ND B:1 S:0 O:2
A. J. Pierzynski singles on a sharp ground ball to right fielder Trot Nixon.

Bottom 2ND B:2 S:3 O:3
Joe Crede strikes out swinging.

--------------------------- END 2ND

Top 3RD B:1 S:3 O:1
Kevin Youkilis strikes out swinging.

Top 3RD B:3 S:2 O:2
Mark Loretta flies out to center fielder Brian Anderson.

Top 3RD B:4 S:2 O:2
David Ortiz walks.

Top 3RD B:1 S:0 O:3
Manny Ramirez grounds into a force out, third baseman Joe Crede to second baseman Tadahito Iguchi. David Ortiz out at 2nd.

--------------------------- MIDDLE 3RD

Bottom 3RD B:3 S:2 O:1
Juan Uribe grounds out, pitcher Curt Schilling to first baseman Kevin Youkilis.

Bottom 3RD B:1 S:2 O:1
Brian Anderson singles on a ground ball to left fielder Manny Ramirez.

Bottom 3RD B:3 S:3 O:3
Scott Podsednik strikes out swinging and Brian Anderson caught stealing 2nd, catcher Jason Varitek to shortstop Alex Gonzalez.

--------------------------- END 3RD

Top 4TH B:0 S:3 O:1
Trot Nixon strikes out swinging.

Top 4TH B:1 S:2 O:2
Jason Varitek lines out to pitcher Jose Contreras.

Top 4TH B:0 S:1 O:2
Mike Lowell homers (11) on a fly ball to left center field.

Top 4TH B:4 S:1 O:2
Coco Crisp walks.

Top 4TH B:1 S:0 O:2
Alex Gonzalez singles on a sharp line drive to left fielder Scott Podsednik. Coco Crisp to 2nd.

Top 4TH B:1 S:0 O:2
With Kevin Youkilis batting, wild pitch by Jose Contreras, Coco Crisp to 3rd. Alex Gonzalez to 2nd.

Top 4TH B:4 S:1 O:2
Kevin Youkilis walks.

Top 4TH B:0 S:2 O:2
Mark Loretta hit by pitch. Coco Crisp scores. Alex Gonzalez to 3rd. Kevin Youkilis to 2nd.

Top 4TH B:3 S:0 O:3
David Ortiz flies out to right fielder Jermaine Dye.

--------------------------- MIDDLE 4TH

Bottom 4TH B:3 S:1 O:0
Tadahito Iguchi homers (10) on a fly ball to center field.

Bottom 4TH B:1 S:3 O:1
Jim Thome strikes out swinging.

Bottom 4TH B:1 S:1 O:2
Paul Konerko flies out to center fielder Coco Crisp.

Bottom 4TH B:1 S:2 O:3
Jermaine Dye grounds out, third baseman Mike Lowell to first baseman Kevin Youkilis.

--------------------------- END 4TH

Top 5TH B:3 S:2 O:1
Manny Ramirez flies out to center fielder Brian Anderson.

Top 5TH B:2 S:0 O:2
Trot Nixon lines out sharply to second baseman Tadahito Iguchi.

Top 5TH B:0 S:0 O:3
Jason Varitek flies out to center fielder Brian Anderson.

--------------------------- MIDDLE 5TH

Bottom 5TH B:0 S:3 O:1
A. J. Pierzynski strikes out swinging, catcher Jason Varitek to first baseman Kevin Youkilis.

Bottom 5TH B:1 S:2 O:2
Joe Crede flies out to center fielder Coco Crisp.

Bottom 5TH B:1 S:1 O:3
Juan Uribe grounds out softly, second baseman Mark Loretta to first baseman Kevin Youkilis.

--------------------------- END 5TH

Top 6TH B:0 S:0 O:0
Mike Lowell singles on a soft pop up to catcher A. J. Pierzynski.

Top 6TH B:1 S:3 O:1
Coco Crisp called out on strikes.

Top 6TH B:1 S:0 O:2
Alex Gonzalez flies out to center fielder Brian Anderson.

Top 6TH B:1 S:0 O:3
Kevin Youkilis flies out to center fielder Brian Anderson.

--------------------------- MIDDLE 6TH

Bottom 6TH B:0 S:1 O:0
Brian Anderson doubles (9) on a line drive to center fielder Coco Crisp.

Bottom 6TH B:0 S:0 O:1
Scott Podsednik bunt pops out to first baseman Kevin Youkilis in foul territory.

Bottom 6TH B:4 S:1 O:1
Tadahito Iguchi walks.

Bottom 6TH B:0 S:0 O:1
Jim Thome singles on a line drive to center fielder Coco Crisp. Brian Anderson scores. Tadahito Iguchi to 3rd.

Bottom 6TH B:1 S:1 O:2
Paul Konerko flies out to center fielder Coco Crisp.

Bottom 6TH B:2 S:3 O:3
Jermaine Dye strikes out swinging.

--------------------------- END 6TH

Top 7TH B:0 S:0 O:0
Pitcher Change: Neal Cotts replaces Jose Contreras.

Top 7TH B:0 S:1 O:1
Mark Loretta grounds out, third baseman Joe Crede to first baseman Paul Konerko.

Top 7TH B:2 S:3 O:2
David Ortiz strikes out swinging.

Top 7TH B:2 S:2 O:2
Manny Ramirez doubles (16) on a sharp line drive to center fielder Brian Anderson.

Top 7TH B:3 S:3 O:3
Trot Nixon called out on strikes.

--------------------------- MIDDLE 7TH

Bottom 7TH B:0 S:0 O:0
Pitcher Change: Manny Delcarmen replaces Curt Schilling.

Bottom 7TH B:1 S:0 O:1
A. J. Pierzynski lines out to right fielder Trot Nixon.

Bottom 7TH B:0 S:1 O:2
Joe Crede grounds out, third baseman Mike Lowell to first baseman Kevin Youkilis.

Bottom 7TH B:2 S:3 O:3
Juan Uribe strikes out swinging.

--------------------------- END 7TH

Top 8TH B:1 S:3 O:1
Jason Varitek strikes out swinging.

Top 8TH B:2 S:1 O:2
Mike Lowell grounds out, third baseman Joe Crede to first baseman Paul Konerko.

Top 8TH B:0 S:0 O:2
Coco Crisp doubles (7) on a sharp line drive to left fielder Scott Podsednik.

Top 8TH B:0 S:0 O:2
Pitcher Change: David Riske replaces Neal Cotts.

Top 8TH B:1 S:1 O:3
Alex Gonzalez lines out to left fielder Scott Podsednik.

--------------------------- MIDDLE 8TH

Bottom 8TH B:0 S:0 O:1
Brian Anderson lines out to second baseman Mark Loretta.

Bottom 8TH B:0 S:3 O:2
Scott Podsednik strikes out swinging.

Bottom 8TH B:3 S:2 O:3
Tadahito Iguchi grounds out softly, shortstop Alex Gonzalez to first baseman Kevin Youkilis.

--------------------------- END 8TH

Top 9TH B:0 S:0 O:0
Pitcher Change: Bobby Jenks replaces David Riske.

Top 9TH B:4 S:0 O:0
Kevin Youkilis walks.

Top 9TH B:0 S:2 O:1
Mark Loretta flies out to center fielder Brian Anderson.

Top 9TH B:0 S:0 O:3
David Ortiz grounds into double play, third baseman Joe Crede to first baseman Paul Konerko. Kevin Youkilis out at 2nd.

--------------------------- END 9TH

Top 10TH B:0 S:3 O:1
Manny Ramirez called out on strikes.

Top 10TH B:1 S:0 O:2
Trot Nixon grounds out, second baseman Tadahito Iguchi to first baseman Paul Konerko.

Top 10TH B:0 S:1 O:3
Jason Varitek grounds out, second baseman Tadahito Iguchi to first baseman Paul Konerko.

--------------------------- MIDDLE 10TH

Bottom 10TH B:0 S:0 O:0
Offensive Substitution: Pinch hitter Alex Cintron replaces Juan Uribe.

Bottom 10TH B:1 S:1 O:1
Alex Cintron grounds out sharply, second baseman Mark Loretta to first baseman Kevin Youkilis.

Bottom 10TH B:1 S:3 O:2
Brian Anderson called out on strikes.

Bottom 10TH B:1 S:0 O:2
Scott Podsednik singles on a fly ball to center fielder Coco Crisp.

Bottom 10TH B:1 S:1 O:3
Tadahito Iguchi grounds out, third baseman Mike Lowell to first baseman Kevin Youkilis.

--------------------------- END 10TH

Top 11TH B:0 S:0 O:0
Defensive Substitution: Alex Cintron remains in the game as the shortstop.

Top 11TH B:1 S:0 O:0
Mike Lowell singles on a line drive to center fielder Brian Anderson.

Top 11TH B:0 S:0 O:0
Offensive Substitution: Pinch runner Willie Harris replaces Mike Lowell.

Top 11TH B:0 S:0 O:1
Coco Crisp out on a sacrifice bunt, first baseman Paul Konerko to second baseman Tadahito Iguchi. Willie Harris to 2nd.

Top 11TH B:0 S:3 O:2
Alex Gonzalez strikes out swinging. Willie Harris steals (6) 3rd base.

Top 11TH B:4 S:2 O:2
Kevin Youkilis walks.

Top 11TH B:1 S:1 O:2
With Mark Loretta batting, Kevin Youkilis steals (5) 2nd base.

Top 11TH B:1 S:1 O:2
Mark Loretta singles on a line drive to left fielder Scott Podsednik. Willie Harris scores. Kevin Youkilis scores. Mark Loretta to 2nd on the throw.

Top 11TH B:0 S:0 O:2
Pitcher Change: Javier Vazquez replaces Bobby Jenks.

Top 11TH B:4 S:0 O:2
Javier Vazquez intentionally walks David Ortiz.

Top 11TH B:3 S:3 O:3
Manny Ramirez called out on strikes.

--------------------------- MIDDLE 11TH

Bottom 11TH B:0 S:0 O:0
Defensive Substitution: Alex Cora replaces third baseman Mike Lowell, batting 7th.

Bottom 11TH B:0 S:0 O:0
Pitcher Change: Javier Lopez replaces Jonathan Papelbon.

Bottom 11TH B:2 S:1 O:0
Jim Thome doubles (12) on a fly ball to left fielder Manny Ramirez.

Bottom 11TH B:0 S:0 O:0
Pitcher Change: Mike Timlin replaces Javier Lopez.

Bottom 11TH B:0 S:0 O:0
Paul Konerko singles on a line drive to left fielder Manny Ramirez. Jim Thome to 3rd.

Bottom 11TH B:0 S:0 O:0
Offensive Substitution: Pinch runner Ross Gload replaces Paul Konerko.

Bottom 11TH B:1 S:2 O:0
Jermaine Dye doubles (15) on a fly ball to right fielder Trot Nixon. Jim Thome scores. Ross Gload to 3rd.

Bottom 11TH B:4 S:0 O:0
Mike Timlin intentionally walks A. J. Pierzynski.

Bottom 11TH B:1 S:2 O:1
Joe Crede lines out to right fielder Trot Nixon.

Bottom 11TH B:0 S:1 O:2
Alex Cintron grounds into a force out, second baseman Mark Loretta to shortstop Alex Gonzalez. Ross Gload scores. Jermaine Dye to 3rd. A. Pierzynski out at 2nd. Alex Cintron to 1st.

Bottom 11TH B:0 S:0 O:2
Offensive Substitution: Pinch hitter Rob Mackowiak replaces Brian Anderson.

Bottom 11TH B:1 S:1 O:2
With Rob Mackowiak batting, Alex Cintron advances to 2nd on defensive indifference.

Bottom 11TH B:1 S:3 O:3
Rob Mackowiak strikes out swinging.

--------------------------- END 11TH

Top 12TH B:0 S:0 O:0
Defensive Substitution: Ross Gload remains in the game as the first baseman.

Top 12TH B:0 S:0 O:0
Defensive Substitution: Rob Mackowiak remains in the game as the center fielder.

Top 12TH B:1 S:0 O:1
Trot Nixon flies out softly to center fielder Rob Mackowiak.

Top 12TH B:4 S:2 O:1
Jason Varitek walks.

Top 12TH B:1 S:0 O:2
Alex Cora flies out to left fielder Scott Podsednik.

Top 12TH B:2 S:2 O:2
With Coco Crisp batting, wild pitch by Javier Vazquez, Jason Varitek to 2nd.

Top 12TH B:3 S:2 O:3
Coco Crisp flies out to right fielder Jermaine Dye.

--------------------------- MIDDLE 12TH

Bottom 12TH B:0 S:0 O:0
Pitcher Change: Craig Hansen replaces Mike Timlin.

Bottom 12TH B:1 S:1 O:0
Scott Podsednik singles on a soft fly ball to left fielder Manny Ramirez.

Bottom 12TH B:2 S:3 O:1
Tadahito Iguchi strikes out on foul tip.

Bottom 12TH B:2 S:0 O:2
Jim Thome flies out to right fielder Trot Nixon.

Bottom 12TH B:1 S:1 O:2
With Ross Gload batting, Scott Podsednik steals (29) 2nd base.

Bottom 12TH B:3 S:3 O:3
Ross Gload strikes out swinging.

--------------------------- END 12TH

Top 13TH B:3 S:2 O:0
Alex Gonzalez doubles (13) on a fly ball to center fielder Rob Mackowiak.

Top 13TH B:0 S:3 O:1
Kevin Youkilis strikes out swinging.

Top 13TH B:1 S:0 O:1
Mark Loretta hit by pitch.

Top 13TH B:0 S:0 O:1
Pitcher Change: Matt Thornton replaces Javier Vazquez.

Top 13TH B:0 S:0 O:2
David Ortiz grounds out, second baseman Tadahito Iguchi to first baseman Ross Gload. Alex Gonzalez to 3rd. Mark Loretta to 2nd.

Top 13TH B:4 S:0 O:2
Matt Thornton intentionally walks Manny Ramirez.

Top 13TH B:0 S:3 O:3
Trot Nixon strikes out swinging.

--------------------------- MIDDLE 13TH

Bottom 13TH B:0 S:0 O:0
Pitcher Change: Julian Tavarez replaces Craig Hansen.

Bottom 13TH B:2 S:3 O:1
Jermaine Dye strikes out swinging.

Bottom 13TH B:0 S:0 O:2
A. J. Pierzynski grounds out softly, pitcher Julian Tavarez to first baseman Kevin Youkilis.

Bottom 13TH B:3 S:1 O:3
Joe Crede grounds out, shortstop Alex Gonzalez to first baseman Kevin Youkilis.

--------------------------- END 13TH

Top 14TH B:1 S:3 O:1
Jason Varitek strikes out swinging.

Top 14TH B:0 S:3 O:2
Alex Cora strikes out swinging.

Top 14TH B:0 S:0 O:2
Coco Crisp doubles (8) on a line drive to right fielder Jermaine Dye.

Top 14TH B:0 S:0 O:2
Pitcher Change: Brandon McCarthy replaces Matt Thornton.

Top 14TH B:1 S:3 O:3
Alex Gonzalez strikes out swinging.

--------------------------- END 14TH

Top 15TH B:2 S:1 O:1
Kevin Youkilis flies out to center fielder Rob Mackowiak.

Top 15TH B:0 S:2 O:2
Mark Loretta grounds out, pitcher Brandon McCarthy to first baseman Ross Gload.

Top 15TH B:1 S:1 O:3
David Ortiz lines out to right fielder Jermaine Dye.

--------------------------- MIDDLE 15TH

Bottom 15TH B:4 S:1 O:0
Tadahito Iguchi walks.

Bottom 15TH B:2 S:1 O:1
Jim Thome grounds into a force out, first baseman Kevin Youkilis to third baseman Alex Cora. Tadahito Iguchi out at 2nd. Jim Thome to 1st.

Bottom 15TH B:0 S:0 O:1
Offensive Substitution: Pinch runner Pablo Ozuna replaces Jim Thome.

Bottom 15TH B:0 S:1 O:3
Ross Gload grounds into double play, second baseman Mark Loretta to shortstop Alex Gonzalez to first baseman Kevin Youkilis. Pablo Ozuna out at 2nd.

--------------------------- END 15TH

Top 16TH B:0 S:0 O:0
Defensive switch from designated hitter to designated hitter for Pablo Ozuna.

Top 16TH B:1 S:0 O:1
Manny Ramirez flies out to center fielder Rob Mackowiak.

Top 16TH B:2 S:0 O:2
Trot Nixon grounds out, third baseman Joe Crede to first baseman Ross Gload.

Top 16TH B:0 S:0 O:3
Jason Varitek grounds out, second baseman Tadahito Iguchi to first baseman Ross Gload.

--------------------------- MIDDLE 16TH

Bottom 16TH B:2 S:3 O:1
Jermaine Dye strikes out swinging.

Bottom 16TH B:1 S:0 O:2
A. J. Pierzynski flies out to center fielder Coco Crisp.

Bottom 16TH B:2 S:0 O:2
Joe Crede doubles (18) on a line drive to right fielder Trot Nixon.

Bottom 16TH B:1 S:0 O:3
Alex Cintron grounds out to first baseman Kevin Youkilis.

--------------------------- END 16TH

Top 17TH B:1 S:2 O:1
Alex Cora pops out to shortstop Alex Cintron.

Top 17TH B:2 S:1 O:2
Coco Crisp pops out to shortstop Alex Cintron.

Top 17TH B:4 S:2 O:2
Alex Gonzalez walks.

Top 17TH B:2 S:2 O:3
Kevin Youkilis lines out to right fielder Jermaine Dye.

--------------------------- MIDDLE 17TH

Bottom 17TH B:0 S:0 O:0
Pitcher Change: Rudy Seanez replaces Julian Tavarez.

Bottom 17TH B:0 S:1 O:0
Rob Mackowiak singles on a ground ball to right fielder Trot Nixon.

Bottom 17TH B:4 S:0 O:0
Scott Podsednik walks. Rob Mackowiak to 2nd.

Bottom 17TH B:2 S:2 O:1
Tadahito Iguchi lines out to pitcher Rudy Seanez.

Bottom 17TH B:0 S:1 O:3
Pablo Ozuna grounds into double play, third baseman Alex Cora to first baseman Kevin Youkilis. Rob Mackowiak out at 3rd.

--------------------------- END 17TH

Top 18TH B:1 S:2 O:0
Mark Loretta singles on a ground ball to left fielder Scott Podsednik.

Top 18TH B:2 S:0 O:2
David Ortiz grounds into double play, pitcher Brandon McCarthy to third baseman Joe Crede to first baseman Ross Gload. Mark Loretta out at 2nd.

Top 18TH B:3 S:2 O:3
Manny Ramirez lines out to left fielder Scott Podsednik.

--------------------------- MIDDLE 18TH

Bottom 18TH B:1 S:2 O:1
Ross Gload grounds out to first baseman Kevin Youkilis.

Bottom 18TH B:0 S:1 O:2
Jermaine Dye flies out to right fielder Trot Nixon in foul territory.

Bottom 18TH B:1 S:3 O:3
A. J. Pierzynski called out on strikes.

--------------------------- END 18TH

Top 19TH B:0 S:0 O:0
Pitcher Change: Cliff Politte replaces Brandon McCarthy.

Top 19TH B:2 S:3 O:1
Trot Nixon strikes out swinging.

Top 19TH B:1 S:2 O:2
Jason Varitek lines out to right fielder Jermaine Dye.

Top 19TH B:0 S:0 O:3
Alex Cora flies out to right fielder Jermaine Dye.

--------------------------- MIDDLE 19TH

Bottom 19TH B:1 S:1 O:1
Joe Crede pops out to first baseman Kevin Youkilis in foul territory.

Bottom 19TH B:0 S:1 O:1
Alex Cintron singles on a line drive to center fielder Coco Crisp.

Bottom 19TH B:1 S:1 O:1
Rob Mackowiak singles on a soft ground ball to third baseman Alex Cora. Alex Cintron to 2nd.

Bottom 19TH B:2 S:0 O:1
Scott Podsednik singles on a soft line drive to left fielder Manny Ramirez. Alex Cintron to 3rd. Rob Mackowiak to 2nd.

Bottom 19TH B:2 S:2 O:1
Tadahito Iguchi singles on a ground ball to left fielder Manny Ramirez. Alex Cintron scores. Rob Mackowiak to 3rd. Scott Podsednik to 2nd.