Tigers' Galarraga robbed of perfect game

[Superman]

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/Tigers-Armando-Galarraga-robbed-of-perfect-game-by-bad-call

Armando Galarraga of the Detroit Tigers lost his bid for a perfect game Wednesday night with two outs in the ninth inning on a call that first base umpire Jim Joyce later admitted he blew.

First baseman Miguel Cabrera cleanly fielded Jason Donald's grounder to his right and made an accurate throw to Galarraga covering the bag. The ball was there in time, and all of Comerica Park was ready to celebrate the 3-0 win over Cleveland, until Joyce emphatically signaled safe.

The veteran ump regretted it.

"I just cost that kid a perfect game,'' Joyce said. "I thought he beat the throw. I was convinced he beat the throw, until I saw the replay.''

"It was the biggest call of my career,'' said Joyce, who became a full-time major league umpire in 1989.
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That sucks.

 

[Megalodon]

Yea I was watching it live ...

 

[pdxKingsFan]

Why is it 20 years ago under Fay Vincent MLB went back and retroactively erased 20 no hitters from the record books but they won't fix this?

The guy deserves extra recognition because after he was cheated of his 27th straight put out he got the next guy. Has anyone ever retired 28 straight?

 

[LWP777]

This is just so sick. I feel bad for all parties involved but I honestly don't know how an ump can miss that call. He was obviously aware of what was going on and I would think any 50-50 play would be an out (and this play wasn't even 50-50 IMO).

You just simply cannot miss that call there. He's now part of history in a very bad way.

 

[Superman]

Why is it 20 years ago under Fay Vincent MLB went back and retroactively erased 20 no hitters from the record books but they won't fix this?

The guy deserves extra recognition because after he was cheated of his 27th straight put out he got the next guy. Has anyone ever retired 28 straight?

MLB hasn't said they won't change this. The headlines are saying that, but no one has made that decision so far. The official scorer from last night's game said he wouldn't change it, and is leaving it up to Selig to make a decision. That's all we have so far.

Before I announce any decisions, I will consult with all appropriate parties, including our two unions and the Special Committee for On-Field Matters, which consists of field managers, general managers, club owners and presidents."

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That's what Selig said. It's not a closed book just yet.

 

[pdxKingsFan]

The last article I read (which was right before I made the post) had an anonymous official confirm that the call would not be reversed or reviewed.

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=Al4pKzEwEG4mlEbkyZOAL585nYcB?slug=ap-joycescall

 

[stevetaebo]

Regardless of what happens, I think the record of "Only perfect game with 28 outs" is pretty cool in itself.

Galarraga should be proud of that game.

 

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

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[Megalodon]

The guy deserves extra recognition because after he was cheated of his 27th straight put out he got the next guy. Has anyone ever retired 28 straight?

Jonathan Sanchez in his no-hitter.

 

[uolj]

Has anyone ever retired 28 straight?

Harvey Haddix... 36 straight (perfect through 12) but lost the game in the 13th.

http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1959/B05260MLN1959.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harvey_Haddix#Near_perfect_game

 

[pdxKingsFan]

Harvey Haddix... 36 straight (perfect through 12) but lost the game in the 13th.

http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1959/B05260MLN1959.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harvey_Haddix#Near_perfect_game

Thanks I thought there was someone that fit that category. Didn't know they actually credited him with the perfect game then took it away when they changed the definition. This willingness to change is exactly why they could just as easily give Galarraga proper recognition. They could state that since it made no bearing whatsoever on the outcome of the game it was merely a scoring change. They change errors to hits and vice versa all the time. It would just be nicer if they did it within a day or two of the event than make a guy wait 50 years when the commissioner of baseball is then some guy who was 13 today and never got over it.

 

[VF21]

Thanks I thought there was someone that fit that category. Didn't know they actually credited him with the perfect game then took it away when they changed the definition. This willingness to change is exactly why they could just as easily give Galarraga proper recognition. They could state that since it made no bearing whatsoever on the outcome of the game it was merely a scoring change. They change errors to hits and vice versa all the time. It would just be nicer if they did it within a day or two of the event than make a guy wait 50 years when the commissioner of baseball is then some guy who was 13 today and never got over it.

I sure wish you were the one in control. Your argument is totally convincing and logical. Of course, that's probably why Selig didn't do it. He wouldn't want to inject a bit of logic and fairness into the situation.

It's truly a shame that this young man's accomplishment is not going to be afforded the proper accolades all because an official had a momentary brain fart, admitted the same to his great shame and yet the great god Selig didn't want to sully the reputation of baseball by correcting the mistake.

Blech... double blech... and watch out. I'm about to hurl on your shoes.