A perfect relationship example took place on the baseball diamond last evening. It will be remembered not so much for the mistake, but for the behavior of the umpire. He made what he thought was the right call. He saw an instant replay. And he admitted he was wrong. Tearfully. He apologized !
This mistake may be a defining uplifting moment in baseball — and an example to all of us in relationships. This is an elegant relationship moment to which we can all aspire. When we are wrong — just say so. But more than that — the other party graciously accepted. No cold shoulder as happens in so many relationships followed by slamming doors and the silent treatment.
Sports Illustrated
Thanks to Tom Verducci reporting for SI.com for this description: “Galarraga caught the ball in plenty of time, even if it wedged precariously in the webbing of his glove, and scraped the base, even if inelegantly, with his foot. Immortal fame was his.
“Jim Joyce took it away. He called Donald safe. No sign that Galarraga juggled the ball. No sign that he missed the base. Just safe. Pure and simple safe.
“Umpires miss calls. It happens. Nobody feels worse when an umpire misses a call than the umpire himself. They are proud men who strive for a 100 percent success rate and are bound to be disappointed. Upon seeing a replay, Joyce was crushed.” A missed call that could change baseball – Tom Verducci – SI.com
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