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.