Yankees’ pitcher Domingo Germán makes history with a perfect game in Major League Baseball
30.06.2023 - 21:07
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Domingo Germán, the Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball, engaged in conversation with his pitching coach, Matt Blake, after completing a flawless seventh inning.Little did they know that this unconventional interaction would be inconsequential. Germán retired the next six Athletics batters, etching his name in the records of baseball history as he achieved the 24th perfect game in Major League Baseball.Speaking in Spanish through an interpreter during an on-field interview with the YES Network, Germán couldn’t contain his enthusiasm.
He described the experience as “so exciting” and acknowledged the rarity and uniqueness of pitching a perfect game, a feat few have accomplished.More than a decade had passed since Félix Hernández last achieved this incredible feat, making Germán’s achievement all the more remarkable. Despite delays during the game, including a long wait in the dugout and interruptions due to runs scored and injuries, Germán remained untarnished.
Even as the modest crowd of 12,479 fans in Oakland rose to their feet, chanting “Let’s Go, Yankees,” Germán stood resolute, facing the challenge head-on.The pressure was unlike anything he had ever felt, but he embraced it. As the final out was recorded—a groundout from Esteury Ruiz—Germán joined an exclusive club that included his childhood idol, Hernández.The emotional day was heightened by the recent passing of Germán’s beloved uncle, whom he dedicated the performance to.
Tears flowed as he carried his uncle’s memory throughout the game.During his television interview, teammates celebrated Germán’s remarkable achievement by dousing him with a cooler. The jubilation was palpable as he posed for photos with the
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