⚾️On June 2, 2010 Jim Joyce calls the Indians Jason Donald safe at first base after Detroit Tigers starter Armando Galarraga had retired 26 consecutive Cleveland batters, although the baserunner is clearly out. After seeing the replay after the game, the first-base arbitrator tearfully admits his error, apologizing to the 28 year-old Venezuelan for his blown call that robbed the Detroit right-hander of pitching a perfect game. Galarraga instead finished with a 1-hit shutout in a 3–0 Tigers victo

In 2010, during a game, Detroit Tigers pitcher Armando Galarraga was one out away from achieving a perfect game when first base umpire Jim Joyce made an incorrect call, ruling Jason Donald safe at first base. Replays clearly showed that Donald was out. #tiger #detroittigers #baseball #MLB #perfectgamebaseball | MLB Throwbacks

On June 3, 2010, a day after losing a perfect game due to a controversial call, Detroit Tigers pitcher Armando Galarraga presented the lineup card to umpire Jim Joyce. Their handshake exemplified great sportsmanship, and Joyce, feeling remorseful, patted Galarraga on the shoulder. In a pregame ceremony, General Motors honored Galarraga's performance on and off the field by gifting him a red 2010 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Convertible. #tiger #detroittigers #baseball #MLB | MLB Throwbacks

Today In 2010: Detroit #Tigers pitcher Armando Galarraga and umpire Jim Joyce shake hands at home plate the day after Jim's blown call cost Armando a perfect game! #MLB #Baseball #History #Inspiration | Baseball by BSmile