As a Cleveland Indians fan, i certainly did not want to see my team be the victim of a perfect game by Detroit's Armando Galarraga, however, the blown call that ended the game moments ago makes a great case for instant replay.
Jason Donald did not reach the first base before Galarraga's foot touched the bag. It was not a hit.
I wish there was some way to MLB to review that call and give Galarraga the perfect game he deserves.
Donald probably appreciates the extra hit, though ...
I wish I could find a photo of the blown call. If I find one, I'll post it later.
I saw the second half of that game, too. On the way home on the radio, Manny Acta said in so many words baseball should not adopt instant replay.
ReplyDeleteI agree the umpire should have given the call to the Tigers and Gallaraga. He pitched a perfect game.
I do not favor instant replay in baseball, unless there is some method to allow the umpires to hold a camera and quickly review calls themselves.