Orioles Score 3 on Error to Win in 14th

A throwing error by third baseman Mike Pagliarulo on Cal Ripken’s grounder in the 14th inning with two outs and the bases loaded scored three runs as the Baltimore Orioles defeated the New York Yankees, 7-6, at Baltimore.

The game, which lasted 5 hours 46 minutes, was the longest in the major leagues this season and in the history of the Baltimore franchise. It was the first Baltimore win this season against an East Division team after 13 losses.

Doug Sisk (2-2), the fourth Baltimore pitcher, was the winner despite allowing two runs in the top of the 14th.

Rick Schu led off the Orioles’ 14th against Hipolito Pena (0-1) by reaching first on an error by shortstop Bobby Meacham. Rene Gonzales followed with a single, and Billy Ripken walked to load the bases.

Pena struck out Mickey Tettleton and Fred Lynn before being replaced by Cecilio Guante, the fifth New York pitcher. On a 3-and-2 pitch, Ripken lined the ball to Pagliarulo, who made a diving stop but threw wildly past first baseman Gary Ward, scoring all three runners.