Sep 30, 1984 Arlington, Tx
California Angels v Texas Rangers
Mike Witt played for the California Angels (1981-1990) and the New York Yankees (1990-1991, 1993). He was a 2x All-Star with a career record of 117-116, 3.83 ERA and 1,373 strikeouts
On Sep 30, 1984 Mike Witt pitched the eleventh perfect game in major league history. Earlier in the season Witt struck out sixteen abasing the Seattle Mariners in a complete game 5-hitter. In the final game of the season Witt threw 94 pitches against the Texas Rangers for a perfect game.
The Angels scored only 1 run on seven hits, for the 1-0 victory. Reggie Jackson picked up the RBI, scoring Doug DeCinces. Bob Boone was the catcher.
Charlie Hough picked up the loss for the Rangers
Witt finished the season with a 15-11 record
On April 11, 1990 Witt pitched 2 innings in a combine no-hitter, with Mark Langston, who pitched 7 innings for the win, against the Seattle Mariners in a 1-0 victory. Witt in relief earned the save. Dante Bichette pricked up the lone RBI in the 7th inning
Elected to the Angels Hall of Fame - 2015
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