Guardians' Perfect Game Bid Spoiled by Bunt as José Ramírez Nears 40/40 Milestone

Cleveland's bullpen shines despite losing a perfect game in the seventh inning, while Ramírez continues his historic season.

Cleveland Guardians' perfect game bid was broken in the seventh inning by a bunt from Reds' TJ Friedl.
José Ramírez hit his 38th home run, bringing him within two homers of achieving the first 40/40 season in Cleveland history.
The Guardians' bullpen has been stellar, with six pitchers combining for six perfect innings before the bunt.
Cleveland pitchers had retired 31 consecutive batters across two games before the perfect game bid ended.
The Guardians have secured a first-round bye in the playoffs and will open the ALDS on October 5.