Dominican starter for the New York Yankees, Domingo German made history by getting the 24th perfect game in MLB history.
Domingo pitched the Oakland ninth at his home Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.After the shooting 26 straight batters; Josh Donaldson He was the last player to score a flyout, thus setting the record.
With 99 pitches, 72 fell In zone strike, The ‘Bronx Bombers’ They won 11-0 on the scoreboard.
It was the first time a Dominican baseball player had thrown a complete game; His previous longest streak was 8 1/3 innings against Cleveland’s 9th inning.
The last time a perfect game was recorded was in 2012 by Venezuela’s Felix Hernandez and the Seattle Mariners.
In the entire history of the franchise, only four Yankees players have accomplished such a feat, the only other baseball players being: David Cone in 1999, David Wells in 1998 and Dan Larson in 1956.
Domingo German revealed that his uncle passed away last Monday, so the Perfect Game dedication was to honor him.
“I’m so proud of him. He’s been through a lot. It’s not been an easy week or time for him. It was really fun for him to go out and see that masterpiece,” A. said.Aaron Boone at the end of the game.
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