On June 2, 2010, while playing for the Tigers, he was deprived of a perfect game by an incorrect call made by umpire Jim Joyce in the top of the ninth inning with two outs.
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Rookie Jason Donald hit a ground ball to first baseman Miguel Cabrera, who tossed to Galarraga—who was covering first base—but first base umpire Jim Joyce incorrectly called Donald safe on a close play, ending the perfect game and no-hitter.
The perfect game eventually ended with two outs in the ninth after a blown call by umpire Jim Joyce.
After Jim Joyce made a mistake and called what would have been the
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