In what’s being called one of “the worst calls in baseball history,” umpire Jim Joyce “robbed” Detroit Tigers pitcher Armando Galarraga of a perfect game — nine innings pitched with no hits, walks or errors after incorrectly calling a Cleveland Indians runner safe at first base. MLB commissioner Bud Selig says he won’t reverse a blown call.

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Galarraga, who was looking at the TV replays as one would a car accident or the Jerry Springer show — not wanting to watch but not able to look away — was a bundle of mixed emotions. In that circumstance, there’s no way he can call that safe. It’s what made me sad. I can’t help it. I really can’t help it.”

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