The (Near) Perfect Game

Armando Galarraga pitched what should have been a perfect game for the Detroit Tigers. Umpire Jim Joyce botched the call. Now it is up to Commissioner Bud Selig to decide whether or not to change the call. It is not likely he will change the call, but it would be great if he did. It is similar to the story of Ernie Shore. Babe Ruth was the starting pitcher for the Red Sox one day in 1917. He walked the first batter on 4 straight balls. Ruth was then ejected for arguing. Ernie Shore came on in relief and retired the next 26 batters after the leadoff was thrown out trying to steal. Some record books give Ernie Shore credit for a perfect game though MLB does not recognize it. Maybe it is time to fix both calls.