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White Sox' Buehrle Throws Perfect Game

By Harry Kimball, Newser Staff

Posted Jul 23, 2009 4:00 PM CDT

(Newser) – White Sox left-hander Mark Buehrle retired 27 consecutive Tampa Bay Rays today for a perfect game and a 5-0 win, the Chicago Tribune reports. There were a couple of dicey moments, particularly in the ninth inning, when center fielder DeWayne Wise barely caught a drive by Gabe Kapler destined for the stands, the AP adds. It’s the first perfect game since Randy Johnson’s in 2004, and the 16th since 1900.

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White Sox pitcher Mark Buehrle, left, is embraced by teammate Josh Fields as catcher Ramon Castro, right, joins in the celebration after Buehrle threw a perfect game against the Tampa Bay Rays. (AP Photo)

Chicago White Sox's Mark Buehrle, second from right, is embraced by teammates after he threw a perfect game against the Tampa Bay Rays. (AP Photo)

Chicago White Sox starter Mark Buehrle. (AP Photo)

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