Former Detroit Tigers pitcher Armando Galarraga told The Athletic that he hopes Major League Baseball can one day recognize his famous June 2, 2010 start with a perfect game.
Ten years ago, Galarraga retired the first 26 hitters against the Cleveland Indians. A ground ball hit by Jason Donald rolled to Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera, who flipped it to Galarraga for the presumed final out. Umpire Jim Joyce ruled Donald safe and the perfect game bid was ended. Instead, Galarraga finished with a one-hit shutout.
“I was like, what can I do to have a better finish to the story?