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Another King Felix Shutout
Felix Hernandez won his 9th consecutive decision last night, throwing a 5-hit shutout in the Mariners 1-0 win over the Twins at Target Field.
Here are some notable facts about the latest of King Felix gems thrown this season:
- Felix recorded his third 1-0 shutout victory in the month of August. Only two other pitchers in Major League history recorded have three 1-0 shutout wins in a calendar month: Carl Hubbell for the Giants in July 1933 and the Braves’ Dick Rudolph in August 1916.
- Is just the third pitcher during the divisional era (since 1969) to have four wins with the score 1-0 in a single season (all CG shutouts), joining Hall of Famers Fergie Jenkins (1974) and Bert Blyleven (1976)…Don Drysdale and Bob Gibson also recorded four 1-0 shutouts in 1968.
- Felix joined Mark Langston (September 1988) as the only pitchers in Mariners history with 3 shutouts in a month.
- The shutout was his fifth this season (6/28 vs. BOS, 7/14 vs. TEX, 8/4 at NYY, 8/15 vs. TB, 8/27 at MIN), setting a Mariners club record for a single season…Dave Fleming (1992) and Randy Johnson (1994) held the previous record with 4 shutouts in a season.
- Felix’s 5 shutouts are tied for the most in a season by an American League pitcher since 1989 (Bert Blyleven in 1989, Roger Clemens in 1992, David Wells in 1998).
- All five of Felix’s shutouts were in a 12-start span beginning June 28…he is the first pitcher since Randy Johnson in 1998 to record 5+ shutouts in 12-start span.
And here is a look at Felix’s statistics for the season and his some incredible numbers about his recent string of starts:
- Has 16 starts where he has pitched 7.0 or more innings with 1 or fewer runs setting a club record (he had 15 in 2010 Cy Young season).
- Has a current 9-game winning streak to tie his career-high…since June 17 he is 9-0 with a 1.40 ERA (17 ER, 109.0 IP), 100 strikeouts and a .183 opponents batting average…last loss was June 12 vs. the Padres.
- In 5 starts in August went 4-0 with a 1.08 ERA (5 ER, 41.2 IP), including the 23rd perfect game in MLB history Aug. 15 vs. the Rays.
- Heading into Tuesday’s games, leads the Majors in ERA (2.43), innings pitched (196.7) and 3rd in strikeouts (184).
And here is the highlight reel from Felix’s shutout vs. the Twins last night:
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Felix and the Fans: Safeco Field is the Place to be Tonight
Fans lined Dave Niehaus Way prior to the gates opening for tonight’s game vs. the Indians.
On the morning of Wednesday, August 15, 2012, the Seattle Mariners ticket office opened to get ready for that afternoon’s game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Mariners. A check of advance ticket sales for rest of the homestand showed that 11,363 tickets had been sold for the Monday, August 20 game, and 11,969 for the Tuesday, August 21 game.
On the afternoon of August 15, 2012, Mariners ace Felix Hernandez threw the 23rd perfect game in Major League Baseball history.
On Thursday morning, August 16, the perfect game was big news locally, nationally and internationally, and fans had figured out the Felix’s next start was going to be Tuesday night, August 21, against the Cleveland Indians.
On Thursday afternoon, August 16, at 4:00 pm, the Mariners announced the “Supreme Court” promotion tonight, with t-shirts, placards and special ticket prices. And the excitement for the game began to build amongst the fans.
While attendance for last night’s win over the Indians wound up at 14,687, tonight’s paid attendance will be around 37,000. Here is how the advance sales for tonight’s game built during the past week:
Thursday morning: 12,380 Friday morning: 13,592 Monday morning: 22,484 Today morning: 29,830 Today at 1:43 pm: 32,191 Today at 3:51 pm: 34,663 Today at 4:56 pm: 35,715
It has been an amazing response by the baseball fans of Seattle and the Pacific Northwest, who are ready for a great baseball show at Safeco Field tonight.
And if you can’t be here, the game will be carried, as always, on 710 ESPN Seattle and ROOT SPORTS.
Fans received their King of Perfection t-shirt, King Felix K Card and even trading cards after passing through the Safeco Field gates.
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Felix Hernandez Named AL Pitcher of the Week
Felix Hernandez was named the AL Pitcher of the Week. (Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)
Seattle Mariners right-handed pitcher Felix Hernandez has been named the American League Player of the Week for August 13-19.
Hernandez tossed the 23rd Perfect Game in Major League history on Aug. 15 vs. the Tampa Bay Rays, retiring all 27 batters faced. He struck out 12, and recorded the first Perfect Game in Seattle franchise history, the fourth no-hitter. The 1-0 win was also his third 1-0 victory of the season, setting a Mariners team record.
In recognition of his American League Player of the Week Award, Hernandez will be awarded a watch courtesy of Game Time, the leader in licensed sports watches, available at MLB.com.
This is Felix’s first career weekly honor. He is the second Mariner to garner the award this season, joining Justin Smoak for the week ending June 3. Felix is the first Mariners pitcher to be named Player of the Week since Joel Pineiro on May 7, 2006.
To celebrate perfection, the Mariners are turning Safeco Field into the “Supreme Court” on Tuesday, as Felix Hernandez takes the mound for his first start since the Perfect Game. The usual “King’s Court” section in left field is expanding to the “Supreme Court” for this game, as the first 34,000 (in honor of Felix’s uniform number, 34) fans entering the ballpark will receive a special “King of Perfection” t-shirt and commemorative “K” card with a photo from the perfect game on the back side.
It is always best to get your tickets ahead of time to avoid possible lines on the night of game. Fans are eager to congratulate Hernandez so a good crowd is expected.
Tickets for all Mariners games are available in advance without no service charge at the Safeco Field Box Office, and at all Seattle Mariners Team Stores (4th and Stewart in downtown Seattle, Bellevue Square, Southcenter Mall and Alderwood Mall). Tickets are also available online at www.mariners.com/tickets and by phone at 1-888-SEA-HITS (732-4487).
Mariners All-Access – King Felix Perfect Game Edition
This week’s Mariners All-Access on ROOT Sports will pay tribute to the perfect game thrown by Felix Hernandez.
Here is a rundown of what you will see on the show…
- See how it all came together in a best of the best highlight package of King Felix in his gem vs. the Rays.
- Hear from Felix just moments after the final out of the 23rd Perfect Game in Major League history.
- Discover when Felix, his coaches and teammates knew it would be a special game.
- Learn what could have happened without a couple nice plays from the defense, and how nervous the players were in the field.
- Hear what the accomplishment means not only to Felix, but his teammates, and the entire Mariners family.
- Plus uncover why it was a foregone conclusion Felix would one day reach this point.
Felix Hernandez delivers the final pitch of his Perfect Game.
The show debuts at noon on Sunday (Aug. 19) prior to the Mariners series finale vs. the Twins (1:10 pm). This edition of Mariners All-Access will also air Monday (8/20 – 6 pm), Wednesday (8/22 – 6:30 pm) and Friday (8/24 – 4 pm).
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Commissioner Selig Sends Letter to King Felix
After throwing his perfect game on Wednesday vs. the Rays, Felix Hernandez received a number of congratulatory phone calls, text messages, e-mails and letters. Heck, he even got King County renamed “King Felix County” for a day. The following is a letter sent from Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig congratulating King Felix on his accomplishment.
Welcome to King Felix County
Accolades for Felix Hernandez and his perfect game keep rolling in. The latest is from King County Executive Dow Constantine, who has proclaimed that on Friday, August 17, King County will be known as King Felix County.
The Supreme Court Will Be In Session Next Tuesday
To celebrate pitching perfection of Felix Hernandez, the Mariners will turn Safeco Field into the “Supreme Court” on Tuesday evening, August 21, as Felix takes the mound against the Cleveland Indians. Game time is 7:10 pm.
The usual “King’s Court” section in left field for Felix’s home starts has been expanded to the “Supreme Court” for this game. The first 34,000 (in honor of his uniform number 34) fans entering the ballpark Tuesday will receive a special bright yellow “King of Perfection” t-shirt and the commemorative “K” card will include a classic photo from the perfect game on the back side.
Special ticket prices will be featured Tuesday. View Level seats have been priced as low as $10 and Main Level seats as low as $30.
This has all the makings of another exciting summer night at Safeco Field, as fans salute Felix. “It’s good to be the King.”
Tickets are on sale now available without service charge at the Safeco Field Box Office and at all Seattle Mariners Team Stores (4th & Stewart in downtown Seattle, Bellevue Square, Southcenter Mall & Alderwood Mall). Tickets are also available online at mariners.com and by phone at 1-888-SEA-HITS (732-4487).
FELIX WILL BE RECOGNIZED PRE-GAME TOMORROW NIGHT
Felix will be given a special plaque to commemorate his historic achievement prior to Friday night’s game at Safeco Field against the Minnesota Twins. Game time is 7:10 pm. Get to the park early to witness this presentation.
Felix’s Perfect Game in Headlines
Here is a look at the front pages of several newspapers local, national and even international highlighting the 23rd Perfect Game in Major League history thrown by Felix Hernandez.
Video Highlights of King Felix’s Perfect Game
Video highlights from the perfect game thrown by Felix Hernandez yesterday vs. the Tampa Bay Rays.
And here is the interview with Felix immediately following the game on MLB Network.
Complete coverage on MLB.com
• Felix throws 23rd perfect game
• Perfecto adds to Mariners history
• Feat resonates around baseball
• Leach: Few can match Felix
• Safeco hosts third no-no in ’12
• The Perfect Year continues
• Share your stories on Memory Lab
Multimedia
• Felix completes perfecto
• All 27 outs
• Thames’ running grab
• Must C: Classic
• Felix, Jaso reflect on perfecto
• Selig on Felix’s feat
• John Ellis on Felix’s perfecto
• Postgame celebration
• Felix talks about perfect game
• Wedge on Felix
• Felix chats with Network
• Jaso on catching perfection
• Broadcasters on perfect game
• Perfect game gallery
• Game gallery
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