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A recent pilgrimage by Worcester’s manager to the site of Lee Richmond’s historic 1880 perfect game reveals the layers of memory embedded in a modest granite marker, while reminding fans how seldom perfection arrives in the sport.
From a pitcher’s disastrous debut to historic hitting streaks, the baseball calendar between July 12 and 18 is littered with moments that still spark debate among fans and scholars.
The Pirates opened the second half of their season with a commanding 7‑1 victory over the Cleveland Guardians, extending their winning streak to four games and marking a historic milestone for the franchise.
A look at Marcel Lachemann’s coaching philosophy, the rise of Matt Keough, and the ripple effect on today’s youth programs.