NYPL Norwich Sea Unicorns

Former Navigator Throws Perfect Game

Published on June 14, 2012 under New York-Penn League (NYPL)
Norwich Sea Unicorns News Release


NORWICH, CT -San Francisco Giants RHP Matt Cain struck out 14 and tossed the second perfect game of the 2012 season by shutting out the Houston Astros 10-0 on Wednesday night.

His 14 strikeouts tied Hall of Famer Sandy Koufax for the most strikeouts ever in a perfect game.

Cain went 6-4 with a 3.35 ERA with the Norwich Navigators as a 19-year old in the Eastern League in 2004. Cain's perfect game was the first time a Giants pitcher hadn't allowed a hit since 2006 Connecticut Defender Jonathan Sanchez threw a no-hitter for the Giants against the San Diego Padres on July 10, 2009.

The Connecticut Tigers are the Class-A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers and play in the New York-Penn League. The Tigers saw a 23% increase in attendance in 2011 (the 4th highest in Minor League Baseball), and are entering their 3rd season at Dodd Stadium. The 2012 home opener is June 20 against the Lowell Spinners, the New York-Penn League affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, at 7:05 p.m. with fireworks after the game! The Box Office is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday. In addition, tickets can be purchased over the phone at (860) 887-7962. For more information go online to cttigers.com.

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