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The Cubs lost a perfect game in the stupidest way possible
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Cubs' Drew Smyly loses perfect game bid on mishap with catcher
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Drew Smyly's perfect game bid is broken up by an infield single
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Cubs' Drew Smyly shuts down Pirates; Seiya Suzuki homers twice in
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WATCH: Cubs starter Drew Smyly loses perfect game vs. Dodgers in
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Drew Smyly's bid for perfect game broken up in 8th inning
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Drew Smyly's perfect game bid is broken up by an infield single
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Cubs Pitcher Drew Smyly Lost Perfect Game in Truly Bizarre
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Drew Smyly Strikes out Seven