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Domingo German’s perfect game: 3 incredible stories that make Yankees feat even more special

By Mark Powell

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 28: Domingo German #0 of the New York Yankees celebrates his no-hit perfect game against the Oakland Athletics, defeating them 11-0 at RingCentral Coliseum on June 28, 2023 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 28: Domingo German #0 of the New York Yankees celebrates his no-hit perfect game against the Oakland Athletics, defeating them 11-0 at RingCentral Coliseum on June 28, 2023 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /
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NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 20: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) New York Yankees broadcasters Michael Kay (R) and John Sterling participate during pre game ceremonies prior to a game against the San Francisco Giants at Yankee Stadium on September 20, 2013 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Yankees defeated the Giants 5-1. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) /

Yankees: Neither John Sterling nor Michael Kay called Domingo German’s perfect game

As great as German’s moment was, neither of the usual voices of the New York Yankees were on the call.

Michael Kay, who typically calls the game for YES Network, did not travel to Oakland for the game due to prior engagements. John Sterling, now 85 years old, rarely calls road games except for the postseason. For some, that would mean a missed opportunity, but good friends Justin Shackil and Ryan Ruocco made the most of it.

Hers is Ruocco’s call on YES:

And here is Shackil’s call with the famous Suzyn Waldman.

Shackil and Ruocco are the future voices of the Yankees, as both Sterling and Kay eventually make their way into retirement. Both men went to Fordham and were former classmates, if you can believe it.

This, surely, is a moment they’ll never forget.

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