On June 2, 2010, Detroit Tigers pitcher Armando Galarraga was on the verge of throwing a perfect game against the Cleveland Indians. However, umpire Jim Joyce incorrectly ruled that Indians batter Jason Donald reached first base safely, which cost Galarraga his perfect game. This incident is often referred to as the “28-out perfect game” and has been widely discussed in baseball history due to the impact of the call and the subsequent apology from Joyce. The game ended with a 3-0 victory for the Tigers, and Galarraga’s sportsmanship in the face of the mistake earned him praise from fans and fellow players alike.
Jason was a mile from first base. It was deliberate. No other explanation.
Grrrrrr don’t get me started on that one.
Nobody would ever remember a perfect game. But everyone remembers the bad call.......LOL!