Perfection is nearly impossible to achieve – especially on the pitching mound.

But Mason Robinson sure came close.

Altamont’s junior hurler came within one out of recording a “perfecto” Friday afternoon.

After retiring 20 straight batters, the potential final out was delayed when Colton Fearday’s fly ball was misplayed by the leftfielder for an error.

But that didn’t prevent Robinson from getting Brody Niebrugge to ground out to protect the no-hitter and wrap up Altamont’s 4-0 victory at St. Anthony.

Robinson pitched a gem. It only took him 81 pitches to clinch the first “no-no” of his varsity career. He only allowed the one baserunner and struck out eight in seven innings of work.

He received all the support he needed in the third inning. Two singles – one by Robinson – and a walk loaded the bases to start the uprising. Tyler Robbins followed with a blast that cleared the leftfield fence for a grand slam, staking the Indians to the four-run lead.

St. Anthony starter, Colton Fearday, also pitched a strong game. He only allowed four hits and one walk – with three of the hits and the walk coming in that third inning. He also gave up a single in the second inning. After the third, Fearday allowed only two baserunners the rest of the way – and both of those reached on errors. The Bulldogs lefthander struck out six.

It was St. Anthony’s first loss after opening the season with three wins.