Mike Delio : high school pitcher fans all 21 in perfect game

A New York high school pitcher experienced a perfect sports moment in his first varsity action Tuesday, one that is extremely rare in baseball.

Mike Delio of Carle Place High School in New York struck out all 21 batters he faced in his team’s 15-0 victory, according to Newsday He threw a perfect game in his first varsity start after two years of junior varsity play

“I’ve had dreams of throwing no-hitters and perfect games but nothing like this,” Delio told Newsday. “This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.”

He said he didn’t feel nervous entering the game but began to in the later innings, especially on a bunt attempt that went foul with one out in the sixth.

“I just stayed focused,” said Delio, whose fastball was in the mid-80s Tuesday. “I wanted to locate my pitches, get my curveball down in the zone and just play baseball.”

Carle Place coach Brian Krummenacker said: “Every time he takes the mound there is always the chance that he can do something special. Today was the day.”

Agencies/Canadajournal