I think I just had my best pitching performance ever. We all know we can go seasons upon seasons without a no-hitter by a pitcher. Perfect games are obviously rarer. So what happens today at Citizens Bank Park? I'm playing in CarlosVal's $80m "RANDOM WALK through HISTORY" theme league. It's a great theme and one I enjoy participating in regularly. Check it out next time it's posted.

Anyhow, my 1903 Tully Sparks of the Phillies tossed what I believe may be the best game I've seen during my duration on this site (May 2003). I always peruse the scores and, if interesting, dig deep into the box score's play-by-play. I noticed a 1-0 win and therefore dug deeper. What I saw was a 76 pitch perfect game by Sparks. 13 ground ball outs and 14 fly ball outs. No strikeouts, but no anything else either. 76 freaking pitches to record 27 outs. Anybody remember a similar performance?

76 pitches is pretty good, but doesn't come close to matching the real life record for fewest pitches to record 27 outs:

Red Barrett, 58 pitches, August 10, 1944 (1 hour and 15 minute game)

True that, but old Red gave up two hits.... I like the perfect game aspect! Thanks for posting.

" 23 ground ball outs and 14 fly ball outs. "
was 23 a typo for 13? or did this go extra innings, sorry if I am confused...

Great outing for sure ... incredible even

typo, good catch and have edited. 23 gb outs should have been 13.