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Summary: This Article is about the life of MLB umpire Jim Joyce after the fateful night in the summer of 2010. Detroit Tigers pitcher Armando Galarraga was on the verge of throwing a perfect game. It was the ninth inning and center fielder Austin Jackson had already made an incredible catch to save Armando's perfect game with 2 outs. The next batter hit a slow roller and Armando Fielded the the ball at first. The runner was out by a good foot, but Jim Joyce called him safe, ruining his perfect game.
After the game, Joyce saw the replay and instantly knew he was safe. This article is about all of the hate that Joyce received, but also about all of the encouragement that people gave to him, even though he ruined the spirit of all Detroit, and of baseball. Right after the game Joyce requested an audience with Armando, where the two hugged and made up. This shows the character of Galarraga, being able to forgive after his only chance at baseball history was taken away from him with a single call. "We are all human"
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Amy Nelson did an excellent job describing how hard it is for Jim Joyce after that game, and how his life will never be the same. When I saw this game last year, I was so devastated for Galarraga that I hated Jim Joyce for a long time. After reading this article, it reminded me that we are all human. If I were to have made that call, I would not want my family and I to be hated for the rest of our lives. If Armando Galarraga can find it in his heart to forgive an unforgivable call, then so should Detroit fans.
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