SI.com · Sep 9, 2018
Twins Break Up Jorge Lopez's Perfect Game in Ninth Inning
John Sleezer/Kansas City Star/TNS via Getty ImagesThe Minnesota Twins broke up Kansas City Royals starter Jorge Lopez's perfect game bid during the ninth inning at Target Field Saturday.
Lopez was perfect entering the ninth with only 100 pitches. He walked Max Kepler to lead off the inning but still hung on to a no-hitter. Robbie Grossman singled to center field in the next at-bat to end Lopez's night.
As he walked off the mound, the crowd at Target Field gave Lopez a standing ovation. If Lopez had accomplished the feat, it would have been only the 24th perfect game in major league history, according to MLB.com.