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masterofpuppets · 06-03-2010, 02:47 PM

Way to go, Chevy!!

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DETROIT – Chevrolet today awarded Detroit Tigers pitcher Armando Galarraga a 2010 Corvette convertible, recognizing his outstanding performance on and off the field.

Galarraga retired 26 consecutive Cleveland Indians batters on Wednesday evening. The 27th and final batter, Jason Donald, hit a routine ball in the hole between first and second base. Tigers’ first baseman Miguel Cabrera fielded the ball and threw to Galarraga, who stepped on first base, apparently before Donald touched the base and was called safe.

Galarraga kept his cool, returned to the mound and retired the next batter to record a one-hit, 3-0 shutout, throwing just 88 pitches.

GM North American President Mark Reuss, who presented a Chevrolet Corvette to Galarraga at today's game against the Cleveland Indians, said the way the pitcher had handled the incredible events deserved to be recognized regardless of what record books would ultimately show.

Reuss said he had known the Ilitch family, owners of the Detroit Tigers, his whole life and the family has always been a great supporter of General Motors.

"It is only fitting we help give back for all the Ilitches have done for Detroit and to celebrate Armando’s pitching and sportsmanship during one of the most captivating evenings in Tigers history.”

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http://media.gm.com/content/media/us...Jun/0603_Vette

BEARS-SS · 06-03-2010, 02:48 PM

Very cool. Sucks how it happened to come out for the young man, he did something that isn't done often in MLB.

"prima"Donna · 06-03-2010, 02:53 PM

Just saw this on facebook!!!...Way 2 Go, GM!!!...

BLUEGRASS 44 · 06-03-2010, 02:56 PM

Awesome G.M. Hey, I had a perfect game blown by a bad call in Little League, could I get a Vega?

2010 SSRS · 06-03-2010, 02:59 PM

that is awesome, now trhe commisioner needs to make the correct call and give him his perfect game.

"prima"Donna · 06-03-2010, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 2010 SSRS

that is awesome, now the commisioner needs to make the correct call and give him his perfect game.

+1,000,000!!!

In this case, DEFINITELY!!!...the umpire admitted he made the wrong call, and changing the call would not change the outcome of the game at all...at least the pitcher would be in the record books as having pitched a perfect game last night...

JoeP@TeamBeckyD · 06-03-2010, 03:09 PM

Very Nice!!

Congrats to GM for a great decision!

06-03-2010, 02:48 PM	#2
BEARS-SS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Yorktown, Virginia Posts: 454 View My Garage	Very cool. Sucks how it happened to come out for the young man, he did something that isn't done often in MLB. __________________

06-03-2010, 02:53 PM	#3
"prima"Donna HWAY STR Drives: 2010 RJT VIN#7085 & 2014 CRT C7 Join Date: May 2009 Location: New York Posts: 13,118 View My Garage	Just saw this on facebook!!!...Way 2 Go, GM!!!... __________________ ~ HWAY STR ~

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