John Tumpane was ready to call balls and strikes at the Pirates-Rays game on Wednesday, like he has for the last eight years.





Naturally, he had no idea he would save a woman's life on his way to the ballpark.





Tumpane was walking across the Roberto Clemente bridge just beyond the PNC Park outfield, and saw a woman sitting on the edge. He rushed over to her and stayed with her until the police and paramedics arrived.





He saved her from jumping, and kept her safe. Before Thursday's game, the Pirates honored him for his heroics.

A day after saving a woman on the Roberto Clemente Bridge, umpire John Tumpane is recognized by the @Pirates: https://t.co/7uj1MqDvlT pic.twitter.com/TV7Rsg4U2B — MLB (@MLB) June 30, 2017

​​Tumpane had no training for the situation, and just acted on his instincts. He saved a women's life, and just continued on with his day and his work.





The Pirates beat the Rays with Tumpane behind the plate, but the game took a backseat to the story. The 34-year-old never touched a bat or live ball, but he was still the MVP.





Umpires are often only criticized and booed, but Tumpane deserves all the praise in the world. Luckily, he's getting it heaped on him in droves.