Dodgers, Nationals play longest 9-inning playoff game in MLB history

It was worth the wait.

Game 5 of the National League Division Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Washington Nationals lasted 4 hours and 32 minutes, making it the longest nine-inning postseason game in MLB history.

When the dust settled, the Dodgers punched their ticket to the NLCS with a 4-3 win, as the Nationals left the tying and go-ahead runs at second and first, respectively.

Here's how it all went down:

No one could've predicted that Clayton Kershaw, who pitched two days earlier, would come in to pitch in the ninth.

Not only that, but Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen threw a career-high 51 pitches.