Had enough of of umpires, referees, and officials yet this year? Well if you haven’t then you missed Jim Joyce’s call last night in which he robbed Galarraga of a perfect game. To Joyce’s credit he has apologized to Galarraga and has completely taken credit for blowing what was pretty much a blatantly obvious call that he just missed. Check out the video below.
Watch it here: Jim Joyce Blows Galarraga’s Perfect Game
Did you guys hear Selig, is not going to over-turn the call!!!!
Good, the call shouldn’t be overturned that is part of the game. However I do think this is a reason to expand instant replay.
I think it should be overturned. What harm does it do to change it. You take one at bat away from a guy that grounded out anyways. The outcome of the game doesn’t change. Hell, the final score doesn’t even change. For once Selig could try not being a dumbass and use some common sense. The kid earned his perfect game. I know changing the call would be a first, but a perfect game lost on a completely blown call with 2 outs in the 9th is also a first.
However, if the Indians would have rallied for a win then I wouldn’t change it. Too much would have to be undone, but in this case there isn’t much changing to do. Like I said, you are only changing 1 at bat.