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Cubs Pitcher's Perfect Game Bid Ended By Collision With Catcher

  • Drew Smyly lost his perfect game bid in the eighth inning after colliding with catcher Yan Gomes.
  • Smyly struck out 10 and allowed just one hit in 7 2/3 innings against the Dodgers.
  • The Cubs won 13-0 behind Nico Hoerner's four hits and four RBIs.
  • Smyly received a standing ovation from the Wrigley Field crowd after exiting the game.
  • There have only been 23 perfect games in MLB history, and Smyly came within six outs of achieving one.
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