Sport: Fast Finish

The longest game ends quickly

First Baseman Dave Koza did not get to bed on April 18. That night, Koza and his teammates on the Class AAA Pawtucket (R.I.) Red Sox began the longest game in the history of professional baseball, an 8-hr. 7-min., 32-inning endurance contest with the visiting Rochester (N.Y.) Red Wings. The game was finally called at 4:09 the next morning with the score tied 2-2. Since then, Koza, 26, has caught up on his sleep—and spun a few dreams. "I've been thinking about being the hero," Koza said. "I'd...

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