Twitter Reacts to Yusmeiro Petit’s Near-Perfect Game
Venezuelan journeyman Yusmeiro Petit came within one out of completing a perfect game for the San Francisco Giants on Friday night. Although Eric Chavez shattered that dream with a single to right field, Petit's scoreless effort caused Twitter to erupt with reaction.
There's a simple explanation for why the 28-year-old has spent so much of this summer in the minors: he takes the mound with ordinary stuff that can be hit hard.
That wasn't true on this special occasion:
48 pitches through a very efficient five innings for Petit; 36 for strikes, fastball at 89-90 w/great location, great curve command.
— Ray Woodson (@RayWoodson680) Bleacher Report - San Francisco Giants
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