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When a pitcher throws a near perfect game, he would be remiss to not mention the catcher and acknowledge how much easier it is to pitch to a flawlessly called game. The catcher, on the other hand, would undoubtedly point out the greatness in the quality of the pitching. It is extraordinarily difficult to call a good game when the pitcher cannot execute his pitches or hit his target. Not sure why this is at all hard to understand.

Interesting

https://www.mlb.com/news/pedro-pages-he ... it-shutout

Postscript to the thread…,
When Pages is behind the plate, the staff ERA is a full run lower than when Pozo or Herrera are catching.
Gray gave Pages the game ball for a reason.