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[edit] Exploding at 100 pitches?

While I'm sure the general consensus is that pitchers fall off at around 100 pitches, I think it is important to note that many pitchers have thrown more than 100 pitches in games with little to no consequence from it, and this is from recent memory:

• October 21, 1993: In game 5 of the 1993 World Series, Curt Schilling pitched a 2-0 complete game shutout against a powerful Toronto Blue Jays offense in Philadelphia. Schilling threw 148 pitches.

• September 3, 2001: Bud Smith of the St. Louis Cardinals threw a no-hitter against the San Diego Padres in San Diego, leading the Cardinals to a 4-0 victory. Smith threw 134 pitches.

• April 23, 2005: Mark Mulder of the St. Louis Cardinals threw a 10-inning complete game shutout against the Houston Astros in St. Louis, a game the Cardinals won 1-0. Mulder needed 101 pitches for the game.

• April 26, 2006: Dave Bush of the Milwaukee Brewers threw a complete game shutout against the Cincinnati Reds, with Milwaukee winning the game 11-0. Bush threw 115 pitches.

So I think it is moot to try and back up popular belief that a pitcher breaks down after throwing 100 pitches just because Don Larsen's perfect game was thrown with less than 100 pitches being needed. Darwin's Bulldog 02:08, 27 April 2006 (UTC)