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04-21-2012, 10:48 PM
White Sox right-hander Phil Humber pitched the third perfect game in franchise history, mowing down the Seattle Mariners 4-0 at Safeco Field on Saturday.
By Seth Livingstone, USA TODAY
It was the 20th perfect game in major league history.
Pinch-hitter Brendan Ryan went to 3-2, fouled off a pitch, then struck out on a checked swing. Catcher A.J. Pierczynski was forced to retrieve the ball and throw to first for the 27th out.
It was Humber's ninth strikeout of the game and game on his 97th pitch, swinging. The ball got by the catcher but the throw to first recorded the 27th and final out.
Humber went 3-0 on Michael Saunders, the first hitter of the ninth inning. He came back to strike Saunders out swinging for his eighth strikeout. John Jaso flied to right for the second out of the ninth.
"I'm just so happy. There's so many good things happening right now and this adds to the list," said Humber, whose wife is expecting.
"When you have a four-run lead, you don't want to walk a leadoff guy. I felt myself overthrowing a bit, but was able to get back over the plate. A lot of credit goes to A.J. He did a great job calling the game and blocking balls."
Humber also credited good plays by Brent Lillibridge and Alex Rios on hard-hit balls.
"Obviously, balls were hit at people and I'm thankful for that," Humber said. "Obviously, the is a moment I'll never forget."
Humber had four-pitch and six-pitch innings on his way to the 18th no-hitter in White Sox history.
The right-hander, previously 11-10 in his major league career, was waived by the Athletics and claimed by the Chicago White Sox. He made his debut for Chicago, giving up one run in 5 1/3 innings of a no-decision against Baltimore on April 16.
On April 9, 2011 Humber won his first start with the White Sox, pitching 6 2/3 innings and only allowing one run.
Humber, 29, was originally drafted by the Yankees in 2001 but didn't sign. He went to Rice University where he helped pitch the Owls to a national title. The Mets made him a first-round pick in 2004. He required Tommy John surgery while in the minors in 2005.
His major league debut came against Washington during the Mets' September collapse in 2007.
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By Seth Livingstone, USA TODAY
It was the 20th perfect game in major league history.
Pinch-hitter Brendan Ryan went to 3-2, fouled off a pitch, then struck out on a checked swing. Catcher A.J. Pierczynski was forced to retrieve the ball and throw to first for the 27th out.
It was Humber's ninth strikeout of the game and game on his 97th pitch, swinging. The ball got by the catcher but the throw to first recorded the 27th and final out.
Humber went 3-0 on Michael Saunders, the first hitter of the ninth inning. He came back to strike Saunders out swinging for his eighth strikeout. John Jaso flied to right for the second out of the ninth.
"I'm just so happy. There's so many good things happening right now and this adds to the list," said Humber, whose wife is expecting.
"When you have a four-run lead, you don't want to walk a leadoff guy. I felt myself overthrowing a bit, but was able to get back over the plate. A lot of credit goes to A.J. He did a great job calling the game and blocking balls."
Humber also credited good plays by Brent Lillibridge and Alex Rios on hard-hit balls.
"Obviously, balls were hit at people and I'm thankful for that," Humber said. "Obviously, the is a moment I'll never forget."
Humber had four-pitch and six-pitch innings on his way to the 18th no-hitter in White Sox history.
The right-hander, previously 11-10 in his major league career, was waived by the Athletics and claimed by the Chicago White Sox. He made his debut for Chicago, giving up one run in 5 1/3 innings of a no-decision against Baltimore on April 16.
On April 9, 2011 Humber won his first start with the White Sox, pitching 6 2/3 innings and only allowing one run.
Humber, 29, was originally drafted by the Yankees in 2001 but didn't sign. He went to Rice University where he helped pitch the Owls to a national title. The Mets made him a first-round pick in 2004. He required Tommy John surgery while in the minors in 2005.
His major league debut came against Washington during the Mets' September collapse in 2007.
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