Streamer Finally Gets Perfect Game in MVP Baseball 2005 After Nearly 2,000 Consecutive Attempts
Tik-Tok streamer Jay Lucarelli tried for nearly 2000 attempts over the course of a week to throw a perfect game with now-retired Astros pitcher Roy Oswalt in MVP Baseball 2005, the classic pro baseball sim – and last one ever made by EA. On attempt number 1,993, Lucraelli finally did it.
Streamer Jay Lucarelli finally achieved a perfect game in MVP Baseball 2005 after 1,993 failed attempts. The milestone came on the final day of his week-long attempt, with the crucial play coming in the ninth inning. Roy Oswalt, the retired Astros pitcher who pitched the game, ended the no-hitter with a line-drive comebacker to third base, striking out Doug Mirabelli of the Red Sox.
The streamer expressed his excitement upon achieving his goal, exclaiming, "That's it!" The accomplishment drew attention from various sectors, including MLB and Roy Oswalt himself, who expressed his admiration for Lucarelli's dedication. Despite the rise of newer sports games, MVP Baseball 2005 remains highly regarded by baseball fans for its realistic simulation, earning a 9.2 rating from IGN. The game's dedicated PC community continues to update it 20 years after its release.
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