Mark Buehrle Pitches a Perfect Game
July 23, 2009 by Stephen Kersey
Filed under Feats and Accomplishments, News, Stats and Analysis
About two years ago, Mark Buehrle of the Chicago White Sox pitched a no-hitter. On Thursday, he topped that feat. Against the Tampa Bay Rays, Buehrle was perfect. Literally.
Buehrle’s perfect game was the 18th perfect game in the history of the game. What will be remembered most, besides the perfect game itself, will be the incredible play that Dewayne Wise made in center field to save the day.
In the ninth inning, Wise sprinted to the wall, jumped and robbed Gabe Kapler of a home run. In one play, Wise saved Buehrle’s perfect game, no-hitter and shutout. A video of the great play is at the end of this blog entry.
Riding Buehrle’s perfect game, the White Sox beat the Rays by a final count of 5-0. Four of the five runs were scored when Josh Fields hit a second inning grand slam.
On Thursday, that was all the support Buehrle needed. The White Sox pitcher was magical. And with a little help, he was perfect.
