ESPN’s E:60 presents “28 Outs: An Imperfect Story,” looking at the story of Armando Galarraga’s near-perfect game and the controversial call that ruined it. On June 2, 2010, Galarraga, a pitcher for the Detroit Tigers, was on the cusp of achieving baseball immortality.
With 26 outs recorded and no runners on base, he was one out away from a perfect game. However, fate, and an umpire’s call, intervened. Cleveland’s Jason Donald hit a ground ball to first base, and despite appearing to be out, umpire Jim Joyce called him safe. This controversial decision not only denied Galarraga his place in baseball history but also subjected Joyce to intense scrutiny and criticism.
The episode, airing on Sunday, August 18, 2024, at 4:00 PM on ESPN, explores the impact of this infamous incident on both Galarraga and Joyce. It examines the fine line between perfection and imperfection in sports and the human element that can dramatically alter the course of events.
The program also explores the aftermath of the game, including the players’ and umpire’s reactions, the public’s response, and the impact it had on their lives.
E:60: 28 Outs – An Imperfect Story airs Sunday, August 18, 2024, at 4:00 PM on ESPN.
