Mike Cameron wins it in the 19th

A highlight that doesn't seem nearly as old as it is. Interestingly, Cameron entered as a pinch-runner for John Olerud in the 11th. He stole second base, then got doubled off on a line drive double play hit into by David Bell. The M's were that close to this homer never happening.

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I like the Moose in pajamas.

Also, time of game per Baseball-Reference: 5:34. Cameron’s shot was at 12:39am. Christ.

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by harkening on Feb 23, 2012 8:19 PM PST reply actions 1 recs

I was at this game

One of many fond memories of Cammy.

by kungfoolery on Feb 23, 2012 8:19 PM PST reply actions

And didn’t Cammy hit another one that was a few feet from clearing the right field foul pole in that same at-bat?

And haha fuck you bosox.

by Z4EC on Feb 23, 2012 8:21 PM PST reply actions

I think the pitch before.

I was at this game too, still one of my favorite Mariner memories. I mentioned in another thread last week, but we were in the center field bleachers and toughed it out for the whole game.

Pretty sad that there was better attendance after six hours then compared to the start of a game now.

by BigR on Feb 23, 2012 8:24 PM PST up reply actions

Can't help but smile.

by ATM's34 on Feb 23, 2012 8:26 PM PST reply actions

Look at all those fans that stayed until the end.

by Luisam on Feb 23, 2012 8:27 PM PST reply actions

I love the super extra long games...

particularly during the weekdays when everyone else has to go home and there are just a couple thousand of us left (I work for myself). Best games to go to by far.

This Day in History

by TIFO on Feb 23, 2012 9:35 PM PST up reply actions

This has to be my most vivid Mariners memory from my childhood.

Thanks for finding this Jeff!

by chezbergrur on Feb 23, 2012 8:40 PM PST reply actions

Fassero!

by Poochie on Feb 23, 2012 8:44 PM PST reply actions

The downside of watching from home.

When this happened I had to contain myself and do this breathy whisper/shout hybrid as to not wake my neighbors. Many-a-fist were pumped that evening as compensation (sort of like this, only less athletic…and lacking personal achievement).

by C Dubya on Feb 23, 2012 8:52 PM PST reply actions

Haha, Jeff Fassero

by Matthew on Feb 23, 2012 9:08 PM PST reply actions

That was kind of an awkward swing.

I really liked Cammy.

by InSpokane on Feb 23, 2012 9:23 PM PST reply actions

Oh, Dave...

We miss those calls.

"There is no sports event like Opening Day of baseball, the sense of beating back the forces of darkness and the National Football League."
—George Vecsey

by extavernmouse on Feb 24, 2012 12:13 AM PST reply actions

I was listening to Dave over the Intewebs

Back before MLB eated local web broadcasts. In fact, I think recovered radio waves from Alpha Centauri will record that right before Cameron nailed it, Dave said something like, “incredibly, there are 3,500 people listening to this game over the World Wide Web.”

by Paytheline on Feb 24, 2012 2:02 PM PST reply actions