The Orioles defeated the Mariners in 18 innings on Tuesday, extending their winning streak to 14 games when nine innings isn't enough to decide the outcome.

That marks the longest streak in the Major Leagues since the Indians won 19 straight extra-inning affairs in 1949. Baltimore is 14-2 in extra-inning games this season, going 9-0 in them on the road.

"It's tough," Nate McLouth said. "When you start going that long, there's a part of you that has to fight the feeling, 'Oh, let's just get this game over with.' Especially in the position we're in. It's a really important game. It's hard to stay locked in that long."