Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Drew Rasmussen’s shot at a perfect game was broken up Sunday after a double by Baltimore Orioles shortstop Jorge Mateo.
Rasmussen had sent 24 Orioles batters down in order before Mateo’s double to start the ninth inning. Rasmussen was up to about 80 pitches before Mateo’s line drive down the third baseline.
The right-handed pitcher received a standing ovation from the fans at Tropicana Field. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Tampa Bay Rays starter Drew Rasmussen pitches against the Baltimore Orioles, Sunday, Aug.
14, 2022, in St. Petersburg, Florida. (AP Photo/Steve Nesius) Terrin Vavra grounded out but managed to move Mateo to third base.