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

WAKEFIELD – A Wakefield Little League pitcher is 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’d like to thank my catcher and I did my job and I threw the ball and I threw it,” Tyler said.

“He was up there like Cool Hand Luke,” Cardinals assistant coach Mike Viselli said. “Not a care in the world, just throw them straight down the barrel, shot, shot, shot, shot.”

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