Found June 09, 2009 on Seattle Times:
David Ross' bases-loaded infield single in the 15th inning drove in Jeff Francoeur to give the Atlanta Braves a 7-6 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates in a game that lasted 4 hours, 46 minutes Monday night.
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