To say that Seb Temple had his best stuff on the mound that day would be an understatement.
The 11-year-old pitcher with the Victoria Seawolves threw a perfect game against Ridge Meadows in the 11U AAA division at the Abbotsford Mid-Summer Classic baseball tournament on the weekend.
Temple struck out 14 of the 15 batters he faced. At the same time, his teammates took care of business with the only other out at first base in a game that was shortened to five innings because of the mercy rule.
Temple, who plays for a Triangle Athletic Association team of Sooke players during the regular season, played with a Seawolves team of players from around the region for the tournament.
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“I throw mostly fastballs and a few cutters,” Temple said. “Our catcher did a great job of calling the game. It was a special day and it was exciting to share to with my teammates.”
When asked what his favourite team was, Temple, who’s been playing baseball for about five years, was quick to answer the Seattle Mariners.
“Shane McClanahan with the Tampa Bay Rays is my favourite pitcher,” he added just as quickly.
Temple’s father, Ben, said watching it all come together for his son and teammates was special.
“It was a really neat thing to see because Seb works so hard all year at baseball,” he said.
