Perfect game? 27 up 27 down? Not always! no one on base? 5 innings official game 15 up 15 down? 10+innings?
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Allowing anyone on base would destroy a perfect game, even if the runner was later doubled up or caught stealing. Let's put it this way: In 1917, Babe Ruth was pitching and walked the first batter of the game. Ruth was ejected for arguing balls and strikes. Ernie Shore comes in to pitch. The baserunner is caught stealing. Shore then retires the next 26 batters for a 27-up, 27-down game. Yet it is not considered an official perfect game by the statitcians at Major League baseball. For that matter, a rain-shortened game would not be considered an official perfect game either. You must go at least 9 innings, and the game must be perfect the whole way. Extra-inning games by Pedro Martinez and Harvey Haddix are no longer considered "perfect" because they were broken up in extra innings.
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You betcha, my friend--sitting in upper reserved, section 327, with a perfect view.  Beautiful day by the bay, not much wind, and every other hard-hit ball to center died before it got anywhere today--which is why we knew Barry's shot was heading out: it was still rising over right-center.  But as with everything in baseball, you need context: Byung-Yung Kim owned the Giants today.  It was 6-0 Rockies when Bonds came up, and there were already 2 out, with Steve Finley on first.  Kim had walked Bonds his first AB, but with a 6 run lead he looked like he was going after him.  Count went full, and we all thought, here comes another walk....The other remarkable thing was that during each pitch there was almost total silence in the yard--nobody was cheering, everybody went quiet, like they didn't want any distractions.  Never heard anything like it...And then of course all hell broke loose when he hit it.  Some guy in the right-center bleachers had a glove on it and misplayed it, and the ball dropped over the side of the section onto the concessions below.  And some other guy who was in line for a beer saw it rolling his way and picked it up.  (True!)\n\nI know there's going to be a lot of screaming about steroids, and cheating, and racism, and asterisks, and who was better, and why, and bla bla bla....You know what?  I don't think there's a sports record you couldn't taint if you looked close enough.  To me, it's about the drama of the moment, and this one had it.  Lucky to be there.  (But glad it's over....oh, and the Rockies won anyway....)\n\nP.S.: I'm with you on the steroids thing.  Strength is fine, but as anyone who's ever hit a baseball knows, a half inch either way on the bat, and you have either a very strong popup or a very strong ground ball.  The reason hitting a baseball is the hardest thing to do in sports is because the hitter has exactly half a second from the time the ball is released to decide where it's going, and whether to swing or not--and if you do swing, you're as likely to miss as to hit, and if you do hit, 7 out of 10 times you'll be out.  Steroids may give you bulk, but they don't give you eyesight or bat speed.  Not that I'm saying Bonds--or anyone else who ever played the game--is totally clean.  But I just think the effect of steroids on home runs is overrated.\n\nAs for unfair comparisons: how many home runs would Babe Ruth have hit if he'd had to play against pitchers like Bob Gibson, Juan Marichal, Dave Stewart, Pedro Martinez, Dontrelle Willis...?\n\nP.P.S:  Aaron's record is safe.  Watched Bonds' play in left decline enough to know: his knees won't carry him the 3 seasons he'd need now to reach 755.
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That would be nice...but I am not going to expect it.\n\nStranger things have happened (the red sox beating the yankees after being down 3 games to none in 2004 comes to mind).\n\nEven if they play .500 ball the rest of the season that would put them at 94 wins....which could very well be a wild card.\n\nWhatever happens I am simply enjoying this.\n\nThey are long overdue.
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lol they gave up it's 15-3 ryt now. and he went for 12 innings last friday. he's given time to rest for the game.\n\nbeckett's era will b roughed up after the game
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hitting for the cycle...in fact it happened last night for a player on the mets and Billy Wagner blew the save...that loss also broke a 25 straight win streak for  others who hit for the cycle and their teams won...84% of the time when you hit for the cycle...your team will win...oh well
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755, perhaps?  ; )\n\n(Career homeruns)
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As stated before: Walk + Hits / Innings Pitched. You want to see something 1.5 or less. Anything over 2.0 (meaning they walk or give up a hit to two batters per inning) and you know their ERA is going to rise as well.
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Seventh Inning Stretch?
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It's a double header make up for yesterday. They might postpone one, but not both. It would be almost impossible to make up 2 interleague games.
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The game was rotten.\n\nThe post game whining that's continued until apparently now, is worse.
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GAME TIMES\n\n\nAll games are limited to 1-1/2 hours (90 minutes). \nNo new inning may begin after 1 hour and 15 minutes (75 minutes) from the official start of the game. If the home team is trailing by 5 runs or less, any inning started must be completed. If the visiting team is trailing at 1 hour and 30 minutes, the last two innings will not be played. \nAll games are limited to five (5) innings (exception is tied games). \nA 6th inning is allowed in a tied game if time permits, as noted above. A 7th inning is NOT ALLOWED. \nThe visiting team Pitching Machine Umpire is the official time keeper. \nThe visiting team Pitching Machine Umpire will note official start time to scorekeeper who will record start time in scorebook. \nNote: Late starting games must end no later than 90 minutes from the scheduled start time. \nTHE VISITING TEAM\n\nIs listed first on the schedule \nUses the third base dugout \nTakes infield/outfield for practice twenty (20) minutes prior to game time \nProvides the Pitching Machine Umpire (Head Umpire) for their own FARM GAME to be played. This umpire is the official time keeper and will note the official start time to scorekeeper who will record start time in the scorebook. \nSets up the pitching machine and bases. \nTHE HOME TEAM\n\nIs listed second on the schedule \nUses the first base dugout \nTakes infield/outfield for practice ten (10) minutes prior to game time \nProvides the official scorekeeper \nProvides the volunteer base umpire for their own FARM GAME to be played. \nPuts away the pitching machine and bases. \nTHOSE PERMITTED ON FIELD\n\nOnly players on the official rosters of participating teams (no siblings, parents, friends, scorekeepers). \nOnly one manager and two coaches in the dugout and in the coaching boxes per team. \nUmpires wearing official DLL umpire attire. \nManagers and coaches must remain in the dugout or coaching box until time is called and permission is granted by the Pitching Machine Umpire to leave the dugout or coaching box. \nOnce time is granted, a manager or coach may visit the pitcher;s mound and confer with any player. \nTwo adult base coaches are permitted (managers are encouraged to use at least one player coach on the offense). Team player base coaches must wear protective helmets. Coaches physically assisting a base runner while time is in will result in the base runner being called out. \nNote: umpires have the authority to approve photographers to be on the field. \nUMPIRES\n\nIf team-provided umpires are not available (Home and Visiting teams) to umpire their own scheduled FARM game, the team Manager or Coach will umpire the game. \nThe Pitching Machine Umpire is stationed behind the pitching machine, protects players from the pitching machine and makes calls in the outfield, at 3rd base and home plate. \nAfter a player does not swing at five (5) consecutive pitches, the Pitching Machine Umpire shall call balls as strikes to encourage players to swing at the pitched balls. \nUmpires are not to coach while on the field umpiring. \nThe base umpire makes calls at 1st and 2nd base and keeps track of runnerÕs positions at the conclusion of each play. \nPLAYING TIME\n\nEqual playing time for ALL FARM players is a priority. National Little League Rules dictate that every player will participate in each game defensively for a minimum of six consecutive outs and bat at least one (1) time each game (rule Ivi). Exception: DLL modified rules require every player participate defensively for a minimum of half of total team innings played at which they were present during the entire season. For example, if a team plays five defensive innings, all players will have the opportunity to participate in two innings each, however some players will have opportunity to participate in one additional inning. The manager is responsible to adjust playing time in the next game(s) to rectify this inequity. \nAll players must start at least every other game at which they were present dur
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This travesty is one of the few that still remain in sports today.  The league has cracked down on the changing strike zone and I know this will be worked on next year.  You are right on, though, it is a joke and a pity that they won't start making the call as it should be made as they do in all other levels of the sport!  Great question!
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yes i did it was a good game. Wilson Betimit(sp) and Scott thurman(sp) made to great plays and that sucks that Smoltz and another pitcher from the braves(forgot his name) were injured but Villareal pitched very well and there bullpen only gave up 1 run which is awesome. Hopefully the bullpen can keep that up. Go Braves!!! \n\nThat was pretty funny when A. Jones took a tumble going for the catch, good thing Edgar was there to make the catch.
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was it the inning where (5 people) hall, miller, clark, hardy, and fielder all hit a homerun in the same inning. or was it 4 straight one run wins 3 of them a 9th inning walk off rbi hall, miller, jenkins.
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There are MANY factors in answering this question.  Now I am a die hard Sox fan but also realistic and somewhat knowledgeble about the game.  So if you are willing to read the rest and this is actually a genuine guestion here goes -\n\n1.  Better Manager.  Dont groan I have lived through many terrible men for Sox and alot of times they get canned and dont deserve it cuz they dont have the  talent but Baker does and doesn't know how to use it.  (with or without the current injuries they have)\n2.  So far (and please GOD I hope I am not cursing the Sox) no major injuries for multiple key players at the same time.  \n3.  Better "player attitude" "manager/player respect" "player respect for teammates"  and the slogan in clubhouse "we all win or we all lose - as a team" \n3.  Jerry and Kenny had enough brains to hire Ozzie AND give him the free reign or at least listen to his ideas to "trade" "scout" "draft" (and of course not all by himself) the players who would play his kind of ball and like it.  And also kept the players who were already there and willing to adapt or at least give it a try to his game style.\n4.  Ozzie has the attitude that EVERY game counts!  but also don't think about yesterday cuz today is a new game.  (and that applies if they won or lost the day before)  I recall a news brief in early May when Dusty stated "Its early in the season" or something to that effect and the same day Ozzie saying "We should have won this game because they ALL matter  wether its  May or Sept.\n5.  We just have more outright talent.  Thome,Konerko&Dye right now are the BEST 3,4,5 hitters in all MLB.  Crede BETTER get a gold glove this year for his OUTSTANDING plays day after day after day on third.  And in general there really isn't a weak spot on the team.  \nI could list more but I think I'm running out of room.  If you really want to discuss this you can email me and we will
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Go Astros!!  They're doing pretty well!!  Wilson was an excellent investment.  Berkman is on fire too!  I think we should have the hitting covered.  Once the pitching settles and gets consistent, the 'Stros should be pretty much unbeatable.
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If listed as 7:05, the game should start at that time. However, it rarely does. Usually it starts at 7:08 or so. The official start time is when the pitcher releases the first true pitch to a batter. Of course if the game is on fox that could be around 7:40.  :-P