On an afternoon of yet another solid start turned in by Zach Duke but squandered by his mates, I'd like to conjure some memories of the ultimate pitching performance wasted by futile offensive. 50 years ago (yesterday) journeyman Pirate lefty hurler
Harvey Haddix turned in what is still regarded as the
greatest game ever pitched, although he was tagged with the loss.
Working 12+ perfect innings and still getting stung with the loss is a cruel fate that not even our current hard luck tossers would get saddled with. Congratulations to Mr. Haddix for the amazing and memorable night, and kudos to MP for digging this gem up.
Meet Harvey Haddix; America's first "Biggest Loser"
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