27 Up, 27 Down

Mark Buehrle just added his name to the history books by pitching a perfect game on Thursday for the Chicago White Sox. Buehrle is just the 18th pitcher in major league history to pitch a perfect game. Randy Johnson was the last pitcher to do so back in May 2004. Buehrle is also one of the few pitchers in major league history to pitch both a no-hitter and a perfect game during his career. His no-hitter came against the Texas Rangers in April 2007.

One of the team's biggest fans, President Barack Obama, called to congratulate Buehrle during his post-game press conference. Buehrle joked later about the 30-second phone call made by the President. His teammates contributed greatly to his achievement, including a spectacular catch by centerfielder Dewayne Wise in the top of the ninth to save a home run. The White Sox defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 5-0.

Drop by the library to check out some of the new books on baseball:

• A-Rod : the many lives of Alex Rodriguez / Selena Roberts
• As they see 'em : a fan's travels in the land of umpires / Bruce Weber
• Bert Sugar's Baseball Hall of Fame : a living history of America's greatest game
• The complete game : reflections on baseball, pitching, and life on the mound
• The fifth season : tales of my life in baseball / Donald Honig
• The rocket that fell to earth : Roger Clemens and the rage for baseball immortality
• The Yankee years / Joe Torre and Tom Verducci
• Yogi Berra : eternal Yankee / Allen Barra