Mookie Betts committed a costly error in the eighth inning, ending Yoshinobu Yamamoto's perfect game bid against the Chicago White Sox on June 13th.
The error occurred when Betts staggered and stepped towards a slow roller to shortstop, allowing the ball to ricochet off him.
What happened?
Yamamoto had retired 45 consecutive batters, tying for the second-longest streak in MLB history, before Betts' error allowed a runner to reach base.
The play was reminiscent of Hanley Ramirez's infamous error that cost Clayton Kershaw a perfect game in Dodger blue.
Why it matters for Mookie Betts
Betts' error was a rare mistake for the Dodgers' star right fielder, who has been a key player in the team's success this season.
The error sparked a reaction on social media, with fans expressing disappointment and frustration.
What comes next?
Yamamoto exited the game in the ninth inning after surrendering a solo shot to Chicago's Tristan Peters.
Despite the heartbreaking end to his perfect game bid, Yamamoto's spectacular season has been a big reason the Dodgers sit well above the rest in the West.
As of June 13th, Yamamoto has been the Dodgers' clear ace since the latter half of last season.
And the Dodgers will look to bounce back from this tough loss, with Betts and Yamamoto playing key roles in the team's future success.
But for now, the focus is on what could have been, as Yamamoto's perfect game bid slipped away due to Betts' error.
So the Dodgers will regroup and prepare for their next game, hoping to put this tough loss behind them.
The Dodgers' manager, Dave Roberts, will look to keep his ace healthy, and the leash was as long as Yamamoto's bid at history.
Yamamoto's no-hitter was still intact through eight innings, but the solo shot to Peters ended his bid for MLB's first solo no-hitter of 2026.