The Massachusetts Little League pitcher throws a perfect game, striking out 16 of 18 batters

WAKEFIELD – A Wakefield Little League pitcher is being congratulated after throwing a perfect game Wednesday night.

Tyler Fabiano, 12, struck out 16 of 18 batters for the Wakefield Cardinals in their 1-0 win over the Royals.

“I want to thank my catcher and I did my job and I threw the ball and I threw it,” Tyler said.

“He was just like Cool Hand Luke out there,” Cardinals assistant coach Mike Viselli said. “Not a care in the world, just pipe ’em, hit, hit, hit, hit.”

Tyler’s parents said their son works hard and they are very proud of him. As for his team, they said they cannot participate in the next game next week.