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Originally Posted by Cowperson
If this had been a blown call in the third inning or something, I'd be against a reversal. The pitcher wouldn't have had the pressures of knowing a perfect game was on the line the rest of the way.
As this happened with two out in the ninth inning though and had no consequence as to who would win or lose . . . . . It also helps all the principles involved, including the umpire, have behaved with exemplary class.
It's a dangerous precedent though. The human factor in baseball is one of it's charms, in spite of the pecadillos, and where do you draw the line? If they reverse this, they're effectively admitting they need to implement a rule giving managers the right to challenge one or two calls a game using video replay.
Cowperson
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I definately agree with the part being bolded. The only reason why they can consider reversing the call is that it happened on the last out. The gameplay after the missed call was not affected at all by the wrong call, since, if you reverse the call, the game was over.
I do think that instant replay is coming to baseball, though, getting calls like this correct is more important then a minute or two of time.
I do also think the reaction of both Galaraga and Joyce helps MLB overturn the call - if they do. Both very humble.