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Umpire Jim Joyce wiped away tears as he took the field on Thursday, a day after his blown call cost Detroit Tigers pitcher Armando Galarraga a perfect game.
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Joyce and Galarraga met at home plate Thursday afternoon as the pitcher presented the umpire with the Tigers' lineup card. Joyce shook hands with Galarraga and clapped him on the shoulder.
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Tigers manager Jim Leyland said MLB gave Joyce the option to not work Thursday's game, but Joyce chose to stick with his job behind the plate.
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Joyce asked for a chance to personally apologize after the Tigers beat the Indians 3-0, which Galarraga appreciated.
"You don't see an umpire after the game come out and say, 'Hey, let me tell you I'm sorry,' " Galarraga said. "He felt really bad. He didn't even shower."
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http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=5246454
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