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Cubs’ Drew Smyly loses perfect game in eighth inning against Dodgers

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Cubs starter Drew Smyly delivers a pitch in the second inning against the Dodgers.

Left-hander Drew Smyly lost his perfect game bid Friday on an infield hit by David Peralta to lead off the top of the eighth inning as the Cubs lead the Dodgers 13-0 at Wrigley Field.

Smyly, making his fourth start and his second consecutive start against the Dodgers, induced Peralta to hit a feeble grounder toward the left side on the infield. But Smyly and catcher Yan Gomes collided while trying to field the grounder, eliminating any chance of retiring Peralta.