Yankees’ Germán throws perfect game against Athletics

24th perfecto in MLB history, first since Mariners’ Felix Hernandez in 2012

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN, Associated Press

Published: June 28, 2023, 9:35pm

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New York Yankees' Domingo Germán, center, celebrates after pitching a perfect game against the Oakland Athletics during a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Wednesday, June 28, 2023. The Yankees won 11-0. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez) Photo Gallery

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.

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