1973 10-14 Mets at Athletics World Series Game 2

The Thomas Paine Podcast delivers a gripping, play-by-play recap of Game 2 of the 1973 World Series between the New York Mets and the Oakland Athletics, chronicling a historic and emotionally charged contest that lasted over three hours and 30 minutes—making it the longest World Series game in history by duration. The game began with the A's taking a 2-0 lead, fueled by a lost fly ball and a triple from Sal Bando, but the Mets fought back with a home run from Cleon Jones and a series of timely hits. After a pivotal sixth inning where the Mets tied the game at 3-3 and then took a 6-3 lead following a critical error by Oakland’s Noles, the game remained tightly contested. The A's tied it in the ninth, and the drama intensified through the 10th and 11th innings, culminating in a 12th inning where the Mets surged ahead with four runs, highlighted by a double from Bud Harrelson and a game-winning single from Willie Mays. Despite a late rally by the A's, who tied the game at 10-10 in the bottom of the 12th, the Mets secured the win with a crucial double play by Harrelson, ending the game 10-7. The game was defined by resilience, high-stakes moments, defensive breakdowns, and heroic performances from key players on both sides.