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Tigers Pitcher Galarraga Robbed Of Perfect Game!

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  1. Spaniard

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    LRusso216 Graybeard Staff Member

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    That might be one of the worst calls I've ever seen in baseball, and that includes Little League.
     
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    According to what others have stated and I read Today, those are kind Words Mr GreyBeard, Indeed.

    Umpire Jim Joyce is Devastated and has acknowledged as Issued Ample Apologies for his mistake in blowing a call that cost the pitcher a perfect game.

    Joyce, Galarraga make up after blown call in near-perfect game


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    Armando Galarraga forgave Jim Joyce after having his perfect game spoiled Wednesday.


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    Umpire Jim Joyce, Tigers' Armando Galarraga make up after blown call - MLB News - FOX Sports on MSN
     
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    It was a terrible call, but I have to hand it to Jim Joyce for manning up, apologizing and taking it on the chin. And, what a stand up guy in Galarraga for accepting it and not whining about what might be one of the few times a ballplayer would be fully justified in whining about anything.

    Paul
     

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