1999 Yankees Diary, July 19: Imperfect pitching
Briefly

Recording a perfect game creates an intimidating challenge for the next pitcher, as their performance will pale in comparison. Hideki Irabu faced this daunting task following David Cone's perfect game in 1999.
Yankees pitchers struggled throughout the game after Expos scored in the second and third innings, with lackluster defense, walks, and missed opportunities taking away from their momentum.
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