About this episode
On this edition of Distant Replay, the crew takes a deep dive looking back at Philip Humber’s perfect game in 2012. How did he do it? Was it really a perfect game? Why Mark Buehrle’s perfect game has always overshadowed Humber’s—and shouldn’t. Plus, the imperfect broadcast by Fox Sports and more. (2:35) No one was ready for Humber to throw a perfect game. (9:56) Why the game would have been more memorable if Hawk Harrelson called it. (21:14) What was the Mariners game plan against Humber? (29:56) - The incredible Humber strikeout in the 9th inning that no one talks about, but should. (34:06) - Was it really a perfect game?