Reds' TJ Friedl Ends Guardians' Perfect Game Bid with Controversial Bunt

Friedl's bunt in the seventh inning breaks up Cleveland's combined perfect game, sparking debate over unwritten baseball rules.

TJ Friedl of the Cincinnati Reds laid down a bunt in the seventh inning to break up the Cleveland Guardians' combined perfect game.
Friedl's bunt was met with boos from the crowd and criticism for violating baseball's unwritten rules.
The game was a bullpen effort for the Guardians, with five pitchers contributing to the perfect game bid.
Despite Friedl's efforts, the Reds ultimately lost to the Guardians 5-2, with José Ramírez hitting a decisive three-run homer in the eighth inning.
Friedl defended his actions, citing the need to get on base in a close 2-0 game and his known proficiency in bunting against left-handed pitchers.