CHICAGO — Drew Smyly pitched seven perfect innings Friday in the Chicago Cubs’ 13-0 win against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Wrigley Field.
Smyly’s bid for perfection was spoiled in the eighth on an infield hit that resulted in a collision between Smyly and catcher Yan Gomes. Smyly (2-1) finished with 7 2/3 one-hit innings, striking out 10 with no walks in a 103-pitch outing.
Smyly was attempting to become the first pitcher in franchise history with a perfect game and the 18th with a no-hitter. The left-hander was at 93 pitches entering the eighth when he fielded David Peralta’s swinging bunt leading off the inning. Gomes ran out to field it and fell on top of Smyly while trying to get out of his way, preventing a throw to first from the pitcher.
