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The most stunning Michigan sports endings this century from all corners

Let's look back at former Detroit Tigers pitcher Armando Galarraga's near-perfect game on June 2, 2010, at Comerica Park. Wochit

Tuesday marks the 10th anniversary of Armando Galarraga’s “Imperfect Game,” in which he seemingly retired all 27 Cleveland batters at Comerica Park, only to have No. 27, Jason Donald, called safe at first base erroneously by umpire Jim Joyce.

It’s certainly one of the most jaw-dropping of surreal endings in Michigan sports since the dawn of the 21st century — an event that many fans can remember exactly where they were when they saw or heard it, with just a shorthand mention of “The Imperfect Game” or “The Galarraga Game” enough to elicit pained reactions.