Oakland, Calif. — Domingo Germán of the New York Yankees pitched the 24th perfect game in major league history Wednesday night, retiring every Oakland batter in an 11-0 victory over the Athletics.
It was the first perfect game since Seattle Mariners ace Félix Hernández threw one against the Tampa Bay Rays on Aug. 15, 2012. There were three that season – and none since until Germán finished the first no-hitter in the big leagues this year.
Coming off a pair of terrible starts, Germán struck out nine A’s. They have the worst record in the majors.
The 30-year-old right-hander was the subject of some controversy earlier in the season. He was suspended for having an illegal substance on his hands.
Always considered a top prospect, he’d never lived up to that billing.
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