Mark Buerhle became the 18th pitcher in Major League History to throw a perfect game¹. 27 up and 27 down just like that. He did have some close calls, as he escaped 3-0 counts and a Ben Zoberist line drive past third in the 8th that landed just foul². Those seemed to be the best chances for hits until Gabe Kapler stepped into the box in the top of the 9th³. He hit a 2-2 pitch high and deep to center but was robbed by Dewayne Wise, arguable the best catch of the year. It was all over from that point.  Click here to read the full story.

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1. USA Today.com – story by Associated Press
2. ESPN.com – story by Associated Press
3. ESPN.com – story by Associated Press