On July 23, 2009, Mark Buehrle hurled the 19th perfect game in MLB history, leading the White Sox to a 5-0 win over the Rays. But perfection nearly unraveled in the ninth, when Gabe Kapler launched a deep drive to left-center. Defensive sub DeWayne Wise, inserted just moments earlier, scaled the wall and robbed a home run. One pitch, one leap, and Buehrle's masterpiece was saved. See a picture of the catch and read the reactions of Sox manager Ozzie Guillen, Wise, and Buehrle.

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