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MLB's Definition of Perfect Game Under Scrutiny
12/17/2025
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Story summary
- Major League Baseball (MLB) faces a hypothetical scenario questioning the definition of a perfect game.
- A pitcher could retire all 27 batters but lose because of an unearned run in extra innings.
- Current MLB rules state that an automatic runner starts on second base in extras, which may affect classification.
- There is no official rule addressing this situation, prompting speculation that the Commissioner’s Office may intervene.
