To throw a perfect game a pitcher would have to get 27 batters out in a row.
How many times in MLB history has a pitcher had 26 strait outs only to allow the would be final batter to reach base?
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1technically you wouldn't have to get 27 batters out in a row; a batter could reach base on an error (other than the pitcher's) and the pitcher could still get a perfect game – Thomas Shields May 8 '12 at 15:03
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3@ThomasShields Thanks for your comment. It is good to hear from you once again. I believe this may be true in regards to a pitcher throwing a no-hitter. However, it is my understanding that in order to throw an official perfect game the pitcher would have to pitch from inning 1 through at least inning 9 (facing a minimum of 27 batters) without allowing a batter to reach base. Baseball has always provided many unique situations, without doubt I may be missing or misunderstanding something. :–) – E1Suave May 8 '12 at 15:26
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1Ah, you may be right :) I'll have to check the official rules after I get out of calc class – Thomas Shields May 8 '12 at 15:59
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3The final batter wouldn't reach the base. If he reached the base, he would be followed by someone else, so he wouldn't be the final batter. – corsiKa May 8 '12 at 16:57
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3@corsiKa As long as the runner reaches first base safely, it would no longer constitute a perfect game (would still be a no-hitter in an error occured) regardless of whether he gets tagged out in between first and second. – user527 Sep 20 '12 at 14:40
