Chicago White Sox righty Philip Humber tossed the 21st perfect game in Major League Baseball history on Saturday, leading the Sox to a 4-0 victory over the Seattle Mariners.

His prize was a super awkward appearance on ‘Late Show with David Letterman’.

His consolation prize is having this special moment chronicled in the Opening Days series of The Dugout, so that it may be remembered and cherished for all times. The appearance on Letterman, not the perfect game.

Here’s that.

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Weeks after screaming at Alex Rodriguez, Oakland Athletics pitcher Dallas Braden screamed 106 pitches past the Tampa Bay Rays, all without allowing a single baserunner. It was only the 19th perfect game in the history of MLB.

The closest the Rays got to a hit was Jason Bartlett’s(notes) liner to third leading off the game. Evan Longoria(notes) tried to bunt leading off the fifth, drawing boos from the small crowd.

“Pretty cool,” Braden said. “I don’t know what to think about it just yet. There’s definitely a select group. I’d like to have a career more than today.” –Y! Sports.

Maybe now at least one team will do away with the pink bats. Braden’s mother actually died when he was in high school. His grandmother, who raised him thereafter, was at the game.

“Let’s forget it, uh huh—and stick it, A-Rod,” said a chuckling Peggy Lindsey, who was in the stands watching.

Great advice for everyone. And yes, A-Rod can stick it.

White Sox pitcher Mark Buehrle faced 27 batters this afternoon and retired all of them. Buehrle threw the second no-hitter of his career against the Rays, winning today in Chicago, 5-0. The perfect game was saved in the ninth when Gabe Kapler led off with a deep drive to left-center, forcing Dewayne Wise to make a leaping catch to preserve the game for Buehrle and rob Kapler of a home run.

Video’s after the jump. If it doesn’t give you goosebumps, then I’m not sure we could be friends anymore. Read the rest of this entry »

Dart Champion John Lowe, that is.  One hundred and eighty!!

I could have done that, but I didn't want to.  The great thing about Darts is that it is impossible to date this competition because the hairstyles associated with the sport have maintained their same classic look through the decades.  Also, you can drink while you play it. -KD