Wilson Valdez picks up win as Phils outlast Reds in 19 innings

 Infielder Wilson Valdez (FSY) wound up as the winning pitcher early Thursday when the Philadelphia Phillies needed 19 innings to outlast the Cincinnati Reds 5-4.

A dwindling crowd at Citizens Bank Park saw Raul Ibanez (FSY) hit a bases-loaded sacrifice fly to decide the longest major league game of the season. It ended at 1:19 a.m. after 6 hours, 11 minutes

Valdez threw a hitless 19th inning in his first major league pitching appearance. Phillies fans stood and cheered when he shifted from second to the mound.
The first batter Valdez faced was Joey Votto (FSY), and the reigning NL MVP flied out to deep center field.

Valdez became the first position player to become a winning pitcher since Colorado catcher Brent Mayne in 2000.