Scott Baker came within three outs of a perfect game and two outs of a no-hitter, falling short of history but leading the Minnesota Twins over the Kansas City Royals 5-0 in the second game of a doubleheader Friday night. Baker entered the ninth inning with a chance for just the 18th perfect game in major league history.
Posted: August 31st, 2007.
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