Opposing MLB pitchers know they need to be fully locked in on the mound if they hope to stifle the powerful Los Angeles Dodgers lineup. For seven innings, Chicago Cubs starter Drew Smyly was even more than that Friday. When the eighth inning opened, Smyly was vying to complete the 24th perfect game in major-league history.
On the second pitch of the inning, Dodgers outfielder David Peralta hit a dribbler down the third line. Smyly scooped up the ball with his back to first base. As he started to turn to make the throw to first, Cubs catcher Yan Gomes ran into Smyly and flipped over his back.
It was a disappointing end to what was otherwise a magnificent performance by Smyly, who looked strong almost immediately. He navigated through the Cubs' first three hitters with relative ease, retiring the side on 16 pitches and registering a strikeout of designated hitter J.D. Martinez to end the frame.
Incredibly, Smyly dominated the Dodgers with just two pitches. A knuckle curve and sinker was all he needed to rip through the powerful Dodgers' lineup. Smyly registered 18 whiffs during the performance, 10 of which came on the knuckle curve.
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