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Red Tom Browning vs. Expos' Dennis Martínez, both perfect game pitchers

In baseball, a perfect game is a game in which one or more pitchers complete a minimum of nine innings with no batter from the opposing team reaching base safely.

In baseball, a perfect game is a game in which one or more pitchers complete a minimum of nine innings with no batter from the opposing team reaching base safely. To achieve a perfect game, a team must not allow any opposing player to reach base by any means: no hits, walks, hit batsmen, catcher's interference, fielder's obstruction, and no fielding error, or uncaught third strike that allows a batter to reach base.

A perfect game, by definition, is also a no-hitter, and is also guaranteed to result in a win and a shutout if the game does not go into extra innings.

Historical Significance

In baseball, a perfect game is a game in which one or more pitchers complete a minimum of nine innings with no batter from the opposing team reaching base safely.

Key People

Dennis Martínez

Athlete

Nicaraguan baseball player

– present

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened on August 28, 1991?
In baseball, a perfect game is a game in which one or more pitchers complete a minimum of nine innings with no batter from the opposing team reaching base safely. To achieve a perfect game, a team must not allow any opposing player to reach base by any means: no hits, walks, hit batsmen, catcher's interference, fielder's obstruction, and no fielding error, or uncaught third strike that allows a batter to reach base. A perfect game, by definition, is also a no-hitter, and is also guaranteed to result in a win and a shutout if the game does not go into extra innings.
Why is Red Tom Browning vs. Expos' Dennis Martínez, both perfect game pitchers significant?
In baseball, a perfect game is a game in which one or more pitchers complete a minimum of nine innings with no batter from the opposing team reaching base safely.
Who was involved in Red Tom Browning vs. Expos' Dennis Martínez, both perfect game pitchers?
Key figures include Dennis Martínez (Athlete).

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