Updated Aug 15, 2012 - 3:18 pm
Felix Hernandez pitches a perfect game
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Felix Hernandez has pitched a perfect game at Safeco Field, overpowering the Tampa Bay Rays in a brilliant 1-0 victory Wednesday.
It's only the 23rd time in Major League Baseball history and the first time for a Mariner.
"I don't have any words to explain this," Hernandez said to the crowd, speaking on the field after the final out. "I've been working so hard to throw one and today is for you guys."
Desmond Jennings pinch hit for Jose Lobaton to open the ninth. Hernandez got ahead 1-2 before Jennings fouled off two straight and Hernandez fanned him on a 92 mph fastball down in the zone. Jeff Keppinger batted for Elliot Johnson and grounded out to shortstop on a 1-2 pitch.
With one out to go, Sean Rodriguez got ahead of Hernandez 2-0. Hernandez came back with two straight breaking balls for strikes and ended perfection with a called third strike.
Hernandez threw his arms up to the sky and was mobbed by his teammates at the pitcher's mound. He embraced catcher John Jaso for a few seconds and then shared hugs with the rest of his teammates.
The Associated Press has contributed to this report.
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FormerMarineSgt wrote...CONGRATS FELIX!!August 15, 2012 2:13 pm{ "Thumbs Up":"1","Thumbs Down":"-1" }- Reply
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hperez13 wrote...Congrats KingAugust 15, 2012 3:33 pm{ "Thumbs Up":"1","Thumbs Down":"-1" }
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jpetro wrote...Wow!August 15, 2012 2:25 pm{ "Thumbs Up":"1","Thumbs Down":"-1" }
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Zagnut wrote...I agree jpetro, but Dave Sims is really growing on me.August 15, 2012 3:31 pm{ "Thumbs Up":"1","Thumbs Down":"-1" }
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maplefish wrote...SWEET!August 15, 2012 2:26 pm{ "Thumbs Up":"1","Thumbs Down":"-1" }
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cdbtx wrote...jpetroAugust 15, 2012 2:45 pm{ "Thumbs Up":"1","Thumbs Down":"-1" }
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otmilkr wrote...We need to get rid of himAugust 15, 2012 3:26 pm{ "Thumbs Up":"1","Thumbs Down":"-1" }
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otmilkr wrote...We need to get rid of himAugust 15, 2012 3:26 pm{ "Thumbs Up":"1","Thumbs Down":"-1" }
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Saltchucker wrote...Man I miss Dave Niehaus.August 15, 2012 3:44 pm{ "Thumbs Up":"1","Thumbs Down":"-1" }
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Loving Life wrote...OUTSTANDING, King Felix!!! Thank goodness it was Jaso catching this gem.August 15, 2012 3:47 pm{ "Thumbs Up":"1","Thumbs Down":"-1" }
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mcruv wrote...CONGRATULATIONS FiFInori!August 15, 2012 4:04 pm{ "Thumbs Up":"1","Thumbs Down":"-1" }
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CH wrote...They have one good player on the team . . . .August 15, 2012 4:36 pm{ "Thumbs Up":"1","Thumbs Down":"-1" }- Reply
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