Every Out from Matt Cain's Perfect Game

Every out from Matt Cain's perfect game in 2012, the first and only perfecto in San Francisco Giants history

[@plattipuss1944]

Behind every perfect game, is at least one amazing play in the outfield.

[@danielparker8189]

And a great catcher

[@josemartinez-nl8dn]

Indeed like the one on Mark Buerhle perfect Game

[@fries5849]

Dallas Braden perfecto didn’t have a play in the outfield but instead a play in the infield on the first play of the game

[@mattmorrison8641]

And the difference between a perfect game and a one hitter is whether that amazing play is caught or dropped. Crazy

[@shanes.1724]

And a questionable 3-2 strike call

[@brianwillis8447]

Cain: Throws perfect game. Giants Batters: We think he needs run support this time.

[@TimmyTantrum]

(Lifelong Giants fan here) isn't this the absolute truth...

[@ahtartersauce101]

> Throws a 1-hitter for 1 run into the 7th inning. >> We don't feel like hitting. > Throws a perfect game. >> Puts up 10 runs. > ?????? >> PROFIT.

[@alexb8833]

Sort of the opposite scenario, but as a Mariners fan it was so fitting that Felix’s perfect game was 1-0 lol. That was the theme of his Mariners career, no goddamn run support.

[@Humanbodymentorshipacademy]

Hahaha so fucking true!

[@abridge2]

to be fair, this was the 2012 Astros. their pitching isnt doing much

[@aidangertson3190]

“AriAS, from deep thIiIiIrRrRD.... GOT HIM”

[@baseball74204]

Captain Man5 and that’s a perfect game!

[@ryankelly16]

LiL Nemo and the giants, mobbing matt Cain on the pitchers mound

[@drewwinchester4221]

That 3rd baseball made several hell of good plays. Defense was on another level for the Giants this game!

[@jackspinner4727]

Such a good call haha.

[@Esteb86]

That throw from Arias was insane. Flat footed from the nearly the corner of the infield. Dude had a cannon of an arm

[@bigpapasmurfz6252]

A rifle shot. For as wobbly as he first looked on the play, he ended it in style! Dramatic way to end a nerve wracking perfect game.

[@emcee2555]

And the runner was busting his ass down the line too. They weren’t being chumps about it or conceding the perfect game to Matt.

[@bigpapasmurfz6252]

@@emcee2555 Which is how it should be. You gotta EARN it. Tip o' the cap again, to Cain.

[@alainberrouet7854]

I enjoyed that throw

[@wyssmaster]

Arias was one of the worst hitters I've ever seen in a Giants uni, but he made a couple of really tough plays in this game (especially that short-hop at short).

[@cheekypasta55]

6:10 even though I've watched highlights of this game a million times, that hesitation and stumble from Arias still gives me a heart attack haha.

[@jamesbutler5087]

Arias was always a twitchy fucker out there lol

[@damonwatt4420]

Jansen Ravioli he just planted his foot

[@cheekypasta55]

Yeah and stumbled a bit. It was a hesitation.

[@IzaaksSpectre]

Jansen Ravioli Same bro, freaks me out every time

[@carolinemurphy7082]

Jansen Ravioli same! I was telling myself "this already happened, he did it" but my heart was still pounding!

[@bananabread25]

Fun fact: Jose Altuve has only struck out 3 times in a game TWICE in his entire career- this game, and last year against Zack Greinke

[@eazy9563]

Wow, that's crazy

[@juiceboxjr2577]

Cause altuve is the goat

[@vaccinalasp9433]

And a few days ago

[@Cynthionic]

That's cuz altuve strikes out once a year, I looked at his career stats and he has never had more then like 85 strike outs in a season I think

[@GitHubStiizz]

Cynthionic that’s extremely impressive

[@stillshady1]

Matt Cain you just pitched the first perfect game in Giants franchise history! Matt Cain: huh..wow..clap clap 💀💀💀

[@felixxxlol6166]

Right when I read this comment, it said it on the video 🤣

[@patrickmcclelland7499]

Same

[@JappaCappa]

The best part is that he didn’t even realize it was a perfect game until she said that, he thought he just threw a no-hitter

[@nickwride2023]

No matter what else Blanco does in his career, he has a MOMENT, that will live forever in Giants history.

[@AICKIXASS19]

Best Catch in SF Giants History

[@kevinhammond2361]

They had him positioned perfectly... a bit to the centerfield side despite a lefty batting, and he brilliantly broke on the ball with the crack of the bat

[@shananika]

When Blanco just came out for Bochy’s last game, this is the moment I thought of 🧡🖤

[@karimqk1895]

He was such an underrated but key role player in those years. One of my favorite Giants tbh

[@justinbenning2428]

I was so glad when Bum got Perez for the final out, because I didn't want his gaffe in game 7 to be his legacy.

[@sf415city]

i bought tickets to this game on accident too lol. best.accident.ever

[@user-yt5rr6js9q]

The best accident is me

[@kingboo3140]

@@user-yt5rr6js9q I was the worst

[@arifkamaruddin9735]

At that point, even if I come for Astros, i'll cheers for Cain and hope astros didnt disturb the perfect game

[@AlvxnoG]

I was at this game. I did not expect to witness history. Glad to be apart of it!

[@JacobLeMusic]

Alvino Gomez same! It was my first Giants game and I witnessed history.

[@user-zs7eb5uc9r]

Wow~~~ once in a lifetime. Really envy you.

[@evancoakley7086]

Jacob Le I was at the game that happened the day before lmao

[@davidbrunner1126]

My dad was at the cubs astros game miller park because of a flood in Houston my dad sat first row behind home plate and watched a no-hitter

[@fordthompson5952]

Alvino Gomez I was at the game before this one

[@mirraco323]

Man this is just one of many amazing moments from the greatest era of Giants baseball. It’s 2020 as I’m writing this, and looking back I cannot believe how spoiled us Giants fans were during 2010-2014.

[@bayareasportsfan04]

Yeah man, I miss those days

[@josephhanratty]

We’re back this season !

[@dondressel452]

78-42 as I’m writing this I’m hoping for World Series Championship number 4 this year

[@aidancathey5910]

@@bayareasportsfan04 Me: Cries in A's fan

[@joemamajoestar8141]

division clinchers!!!

[@Nick-qd7bx]

Blanco’s diving catch still gives me chills to this day

[@matthewpresley2973]

Amen bro!

[@CHilla415]

Pure art by Cain. Unbelievable. I remember Blanco had no earthly reason to be that Center of Right Field, but he was, and it worked out perfectly. Probably my favorite no-hitter/perfect game saving catch ever. Also, Nicole Vogelsong looks more happy than Cain's wife lol. I love her, she still shows The Giants love.

[@csgaming-more66]

CHilla415 We got the same profile picture XD

[@jamesbentonticer4706]

CHilla415 i think she looks happier that Cain's wife bc she diddnt really understand why everyone was going nuts lol

[@claytonreid996]

I think Matty's wife was in shock bc she knew what just happened and what it was going to do for Cain and her as well as it was just amazing

[@jamesbentonticer4706]

Clayton Reid No actually she was asked about that and admitted that she was confused bc she didnt understand why everyone was going nuts for just throwing a complete game.

[@GitHubStiizz]

Let’s not forget Busters superb calls to bring out his amazing pitches

[@amandamei232]

Matt Cain is so humble, giving credit to the team both defensively and offensively. Imagine witnessing this live, man, I’m emotional.

[@joshphelps307]

Absolutely. I remember I was watching a different game that same night but the broadcast cut starting after 8.2 innings. As a Rangers fan I’m still a tad bitter about losing the World Series to the giants but I was going nuts in my living room cheering on Cain. Astounding performance and humility to boot

[@aureumursa1833]

Going back and watching this, I'm realizing some of the defensive plays that were all made were insanely difficult. Outs 6, 12, 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, and, of course, 27 were far from routine. Really a testament to how good the Giants' defense was and had to be that night.

[@douglaslang2218]

What makes a perfect game so rare is that even when you get to the last pitch you still cannot afford yourself to dream about it.. because one hit could crush you forever. These men are giants.

[@hfnr_]

We know they're Giants, it's the team they play for!

[@TotallyNotALolicon]

See what happens when the Astros can’t bring their trash cans with them

[@pfh_golf]

This is the reason why they started it

[@kieferculligan4029]

Altuve was batting .325 though

[@zmalacara]

Kiefer Culligan that’s why it’s sad

[@humblepotato5014]

@@pfh_golf that and the whitesox slapped them in the World Series in 05

[@DudeWhat31]

It was legal back then only in 2015 did they outlaw cameras

[@nonygart1010]

this game is special to me. this game took place on my dads last birthday, and this was his favorite team. exactly ten years ago. may he rest in peace🙏🏽

[@jerradmechals1]

I'm on quarantine and tearing up watching this for the thousandth time

[@jamesgoss1860]

I had the TV off this night because I needed to study. But then I saw the box score through 3 innings that Cain hadn't given up a hit. I felt it could happen right then. Cain had come so close earlier in the season against the Pirates - only the PITCHER had a hit off of him. I watched from the 4th onward, and ended up not studying the rest of the night.

[@bobobingus3155]

That would be the easiest explanation to the teacher why you didn’t do your homework lol. “Matt Cain threw a perfect game sorry”

[@clarkfieldfilms6796]

If MLB the show was like NBA 2k, these 2012 giants would definitely be a classic, legacy team

[@pwoswald]

disagree

[@bobobingus3155]

Yeah idk why mlb doesn’t do that

[@jamessutter6700]

I love it. First thing he says. "Wow" I also love that he gives Posey a ton of credit for the game he called and caught. People sometimes forget it takes a catcher to even pitch. And every single perfect game, every single time a pitcher gets 27 BIG LEAGUE batters down without a single hit or walk given or allowed, every single time it is amazing and singularly special. It's rare and it's just a truly difficult thing to pull off. A beautiful game. A perfect game. Really no such thing as perfection. In major league baseball.... there is. But it is not something simply done. I love that.

[@bankrobba6731]

This team was special... Matt Cain is one of the most underrated pitchers of the 21st century

[@jasonalexander439]

We were in town for the US Open at Olympic and were offered tickets to this game. Luckily we said yes. Truly one of the greatest sporting events I have ever attended, right up there with being at a World Series clinching game!

[@randyh.7782]

A perfect game and a career high in strikeouts (14). He tied Sandy Koufax for the most strikeouts in a perfect game. What a great performance!

[@Korijenkins1414]

This was one of the best called games ever. Everything about this game was phenomenal. Even the throw from 3rd at the end. The camera zooming out, everything.

[@smutjunkies559]

I used to always say he deserved to get a no-no based on his workhorse performances. Little did I know the baseball gods had something even better in store for him.

[@evillemperor5447]

Inf Know even with the perfect game and WS rings he still had one of the most unlucky careers I've ever seen. I don't believe in karma but this game was good karma

[@pherm1056]

History was made that night. We actually gave Cain run support for once lol

[@Carfalog]

I shed a man tear for Cain's final game last week. He was a giant for as long as I can remember and this game was one of the most memorable viewing experiences I've ever had

[@TimmyTantrum]

I watched this live, it was an incredible night. Of course, they would go on to win their second WS in three years. The early-mid '10s was an awesome time to be a Giants fan. Can't wait for our next WS win 50 years from now...

[@skysurfer5cva]

I wish I could have been at this game. What a performance by Cain. On the other hand, I was in the park for Cain's domination of the Rangers in Game 2 of the 2010 World Series and that is a memory for a lifetime. The look in Cain's eyes while he warmed up before the game predicted the outcome. We had seats deep along the 3rd base line not far from the foul pole (Row 21/Section 131), so we got to see Renteria's homer up close and personal. This is the only baseball game I have ever attended where the excitement in the stands made it feel most like a major college bowl game or an NCAA March Madness game.

[@Korijenkins1414]

Considering Arias almost fell down, that was an incredible throw. Pretty much perfect.

[@amazonguitar22]

Kori Jenkins dude threw a strike from deep third completely flat footed. Honestly i liked this more than blanco’s catch

[@bobobingus3155]

He knew it was life or death in that situation

[@Oceanmachine27]

I think he could have thrown it clear through the dugout wall at that point. I can't imagine how much adrenaline was going through his body.

[@joels5150]

Always love this game, for the fact, that as good as Cain was pitching that night, he didn't just strike out every batter. There were several exceptional defensive plays made in the outfield and infield, because every no-hitter and perfect game is a team effort.

[@mcleanse1382]

Remember racing home after my shift was over to watch the 9th. Any pitcher going for the no-no or perfect game is as nerve racking as game 7 of the World Series.

[@ForcefulDragon]

I can't help but get emotional watching this. Such a proud and perfect moment in giants history.

[@fernandox3877]

Min 3:40 *Perfect Game* Cain 51% Blanco 25% team 24%

[@legallyresistingtyranny5901]

That was some good defense that helped preserve that win.

[@manatortv]

Did not notice JD Martinez in the lineup till now. Imagine trying to throw a perfect game today against altuve, martinez and lowrie

[@icemilitia]

perfect game on my birthday. Can’t believe I got the opportunity to watch the whole game. I was literally in tears.

[@michaelhenderson9039]

One of the greatest moments in Giants history. I remember watching it on ComCast with Kruk and Kuip and Dave and Jon calling it. I was on pins and needles after Blancos great catch. What a game

[@kajukenbo12321]

I will never forget this season of baseball what an unbelievable performance from all the players.

[@pherm1056]

5:38 - love how Melky is doing his best impression of Barry with the glove taps

[@TheREALConverse12]

he REALLY didnt want to screw that up

[@legodestroyer11]

Aria’s throw for the final out is so underrated!

[@acKarasawa]

I miss this Cain :(

[@ultrastalememer7148]

El_RobMan now you Cain is 104-109 in his career

[@felixmendelssohn991]

And he retired with 104-118.

[@lethalfang]

His lack of run support of legendary.

[@TornadoOfSouls777]

@@lethalfang the truth. he got shafted alot

[@enniswhalen2428]

@@TornadoOfSouls777 - I thought that he was going to have great career with the Giants. It just was not to be.

[@antnyneveruploads]

Appreciate the high quality footage and the editing work, lets the moment speak for itself.

[@johnpetrie7615]

A testament to one of the greatest Giant's pitchers. Cain deserved this and controlled the game that day. Still makes me happy. Thanks for sharing.

[@NYoung-lq5us]

Brought a damned tear to my eye. Great game. Great pitcher. Great team.

[@axelbroome1860]

I was at the Matt Cain perfect game. Best day of my life. We saw the perfect game with Blanco's catch. I scooped up a foul ball from Buster Posey down the 3rd base line. And this is the craziest part, the US open was in SF that year and Dustin Johnson was at the game, so Taylormade gave out brand new drivers ( R 11s) to one row in the stadium, and it just so happened to be my row. Ridiculous night

[@nathanwilliams4005]

Watching this makes me smile and happy to be a Giants fan. It has been a few bad years here lately and there will be a few more to come, but one day they will return to form. It's not if, but when. Go Giants!

[@SgtPrice1000]

Arias doesn’t get nearly enough credit for that final throw. That wasn't an easy short hop and that toss across the diamond that had to be perfect... and it was.

[@user-bk6nh2hp4g]

Facts. That was an amazing play

[@matthewpresley2973]

yeah, it waz.(cooler with a z)

[@Lasergridable]

His play for the first out in the 8th too - his defense was absolutely incredible.

[@inoh558]

You should do a crowd Silencer video. Like Craw's and Posey's grand slams. Blanco Lead off home run, Duffy scores from second, Gillespie home run

[@Yesnoyesnouhhhhh]

Drew Rodriguez with all giants moments 🙄

[@oofie2315]

dexter fowler lead off

[@metsfan7376]

Giants fan much?

[@AP-ko8xu]

Why does this make me wanna cry... I’m not even a Giants fan. Haha

[@ebannaw]

"How can you not be romantic about baseball?"

[@victorbonilla4634]

There's no crying in baseball...😪😅😅

[@janseyveloz8515]

@@victorbonilla4634 Hahahaha I got that reference

[@matthewpresley2973]

@@victorbonilla4634 , no pain, no game!

[@dcd1957]

Thank you, Matt Cain! One of the all time great Giants!

[@Defnotdoge]

One decade later! What a guy, class act.

[@travisfinucane]

It was incredible listening to this on the radio. From the 7th on, the capacity crowd held their breath with every pitch. Cain was the best Giant for several lean years, but never had the wins to show for it. After this perfect game I feel like he lost a little something.

[@jhamaker]

Such an amazing moment in Giant's history. I was out on a walk and listening on the radio. I whooped as walking though my neighborhood when the last out was made. Then spent the rest of the night watching replays. Amazing.

[@henryz8305]

Astros just taking K's right down the plate lol

[@organicmilk5]

I love when he looks around the crowd before his last pitch, letting it all in

[@mpaff23ify]

I went to high school with this guy...such a nice guy

[@claytonreid996]

Love how he literally gives all the credit to posey and his teammates. Classic Cain, never one to take the spotlight, and always appreciated the city and his family in the Giants org. Couldn't think of a better representative of the Giants heart and soul to do this.

[@tylersullivan2898]

My grandma was a huge giants fan, that’s why I am. In April she was on comfort care dying in a hospital. I sat next to her and played this, the ending to the 2010, 2012, and 2014 World Series, timmys no no’s, Barry bonds records, and countless other highlights. I still think of her when I watch these. She loved blanco and was so happy when he made that catch deep in the alley. Thank you giants

[@danieltorre749]

reminds me of how i saw petit come a strike away from a perfect game the next year

[@GrahamSlam]

Glad I watched that game. Re-watching this always gives me the chills.

[@avandegrift2]

being a giants during that 5 years was absolutely amazing

[@Blackout.1644]

Probably not the odd years 😂

[@tonyremaro7132]

Alex Vandegrift only during that 5 years?

[@bigcheeto4865]

Gregor Blanco once ruined MadBum’s perfect game, but this time he saved it.

[@futuregohan4837]

Blanco Saved An Perfect Game And It Happens To Be Matt Cain's Perfect Game

[@toddontheright]

Great editing! Thanks for posting. I got embarrassingly emotional watching this. There was a young family sitting near us at this game who weren't baseball aficionados, and were perplexed why the crowd was so excited when it was 10-0 in the 7th. I asked the dad if he knew what was happening, and then explained we might be witnessing history. Loved seeing the two very young children scream and holler with the other 40,000 after the last out. I think that might have been their very first baseball game! And Cain was correct - NO ONE left until after his interview.

[@firechanneltvonyoutube]

Still get excited watching this in 2020!

[@Tigerpuffer]

Matt Cain is an enigma. Here he is pitching a perfect game and absolutely wracking of the K's by just throwing relatively pedestrian fastballs right by big league hitters, both right and left handed. He trusts his stuff, he hits his spots, and he is unhittable. Amazing.

[@jeanetteschock4744]

I watch this because it brings me comfort

[@KauaiSanj]

The Blanco catch is underrated. Monster play.

[@dustinharrison3491]

This game has so much importance in my life!

[@johnborgen8497]

I love watching this. Not only did i watch the entire game, but this was the first game my 7 year old (now 16 years old) he actually watched with me. Still remember asking what i watching and he said oh, I will watch too. Great sports memory and great father son moment for me.

[@bluebran1]

I was at this game, will never forget it

[@TheRecklessMetalhead]

I remember that pitch at 4:47 so well and it was very close!!! As a Giants fan along with my dad watching this game live on television, this was one of the best Giants games I have ever seen. 2010 WS game 5 and 2014 WS game 7 come to mind.

[@geraldbeck4059]

I could watch this over and over and over and never ever get tired of this.

[@OWindmillsOfYourMind]

My friend was living/working in SF during this time. Was originally scheduled to attend this game only to bail last minute to see "The amazing racist" ari schaffir. He wakes up everyday depressed.

[@desmondtke]

Got to see this game live with my dad we are both huge giants fans, one of the best experiences you could ever imagine.

[@Hazzmat420]

I had some friends that were at that game ! I was at grandparents house watching it on tv looking for my friend ! Watching george Blanco’s catch live was insane my heart was sinking . So much goosebumps !!

[@kaizen209]

3:38, Blanco's catch and Matt's reaction!!

[@pisspratt9002]

Man Arias made some underappreciated really tough plays

[@christianperez7846]

Just the best commentators in the business. Calling every play for a dynasty worth of play. Giants baseball is something other ball fans cannot understand. It’s on a different level, entirely.

[@kaimoskow3110]

This is my favorite perfect game of all time

[@BonerBot]

Man, this was an awesome game to see live.

[@DavidHulse-gy3ys]

No steroids, no growth hormones, just pure pitching perfection👌

[@mrcoolbgames]

I was at this game, the energy after and during the game was insane. I Have only been to a couple giants games, so I was extremely grateful I was able to experience something like this. Just incredible.

[@BTKVENOM43]

I remember watching this game...was closing out our bartender at El Burro in Campbell....had the doors closed, some employees, and a few people at the bar still....it was pure enjoyment watching this unfold. Always told people I talked to that Cain was underrated...for some reason the Giants could never score a run when he pitched...he lost a lot of 1 run games. Got his jersey and rock it every once in awhile.

[@jacobmontelbano]

I swear there is always a great outfield catch in perfect games

[@Tanks.With.Teeth.Malloy]

I was watching this live. Could not believe it :)

[@willhayes867]

I took an extra course during the summer of 2012 while attending JMU. One night, while studying, I took a break and saw that this game happened to be on tv in the lobby. I’ll never forget how nervous I was watching those final three outs. Go Giants!!

[@brianfournierjr7438]

I've hated the Giants since world series 2012. But this always gives me chills!

[@TrumpsEarBandage]

Perfect game, how can it not.

[@musicsnob4226]

I love his walk around the bump after he sits somebody down.

[@brendan594]

I remember watching this game vividly. I had butterflies in my stomach and when Cain threw the perfect game, I was so happy

[@bankrobba6731]

Dodger fans: aStRoS cHeeTeD Giants fans: you mean the guys that can’t even get on base?

[@natestafford9311]

really here watching this in 2021. maaan i miss this team

[@southernjustin8045]

The Houston Astros had an explosive offense that year. One of the best offenses in baseball history.

[@marcmaza2821]

The good old giants days!

[@christianperez7846]

It’s an unpopular opinion, but Cain has always been my favorite Giants pitcher. Even when things were dicey, he always had an aire of calm. Practically a perfect general on the mound. Nothing fancy, but efficient. On THIS day, everyone stood up to appreciate that. Reminds me why I love Giant baseball.

[@WilTonay]

Imagine this Astros team in 2019... Happ, Altuve, Martinez, Lowrie

[@_shl_6103]

Will Stephens they would be worse

[@_shl_6103]

Will Stephens but if they still had bregman, Correa, Gurriel, springer, then yea

[@Blackout.1644]

All wearing buzzers

[@SBomb121]

I was in high school when i was supposed to go to this game with my mother. I got mad at her (dont remember why, just teen angst) and she ended up taking my brother. I've been a believer in karma ever since. What a game, will never forget it

[@robertpalatsky5017]

Matt's wife was EVERY FAN just hoping and praying nothing goes wrong.. That look of relief after the final out. PRICELESS