San Francisco Bay Area sports photographer Brad Mangin was able to witness Giants pitcher Matt Cain’s perfect game, but as spectator.
It’s been two days since San Francisco Giants pitcher Matt Cain hurled his perfect game at the Houston Astros at AT&T Park in San Francisco. For the first time in Giants franchise history (going back 128 years) and only the 22nd time in Major League history a pitcher retired all 27 men he faced. This is truly a rare and special feat, and unlike many people, I will not be lying when I tell friends for the rest of my life that YES, I was there. As a fan. And I loved it!
Why was I there? Because my old friend Matt Maiocco (formerly of Hayward Daily Review Bears fame, currently of COMCAST Sportsnet Bay Area fame) sent me and a few other friends a text message on Sunday night, June 10, at 7:09pm. “Do you slappies want to go to Giants game Wednesday?” he asked.
I immediately responded. “Damn. I am already going Tuesday night. Maybe!” I texted back.
“Ok… Sounds like a definite maybe,” Matt wrote.
“Pretty much. Sounds like fun!” I confirmed.
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