Yankees' Domingo German throws perfect game

 New York Yankees pitcher Domingo German threw a perfect game against the Oakland Athletics on June 28, 2023. He was the first pitcher to do this in 11 years, and the 24th to do it in MLB history. This is even more impressive considering German had been mightily struggling in his last couple of starts. In his last start at home against Seattle, German allowed 10 runs (8 earned runs) and only completed 3 1/3 innings. German dedicated his performance to his uncle, who passed away 2 days earlier. 

This is an amazing story for German, especially due to his struggles. Although some people might not find this impressive because it was against the worst team in the MLB, they're still professional baseball players and a perfect game is a perfect game. This might be a turning point in the season for German, who has an ERA of 5.10. 

Denver Nuggets win first championship in team history

 

The Denver Nuggets won the NBA Championship Monday for the first time in franchise history, defeating the Miami Heat 4 games to 1. Nikola Jokic was named Finals MVP. The Serbian star is now a 2-time NBA MVP, and an NBA Finals MVP and champion. 

The Nuggets were the #1 seed in the Western Conference, with a record of 53-29. They cruised past the Minnesota Timberwolves in Round 1, then knocked off the Phoenix Suns in the Conference Semis and swept the Los Angeles Lakers in the Conference Finals. After game 2, it seemed like Miami would put up a fight, but in games 3 and 4, the Nuggets dominated the Heat, setting up a championship-clinching game 5, where Denver eked out a win. 

I was impressed by the Nuggets showing throughout the playoffs, and Jokic was incredible. He was a triple-double machine, and defenses couldn't seem to stop him. Nuggets owner Stan Kroenke has has five sports championships in 16 months now. Although I dislike Kroenke and Jokic, I can't deny how dominant this team is.