CHICAGO –– Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts expressed regret after an eighth-inning error ended Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s perfect game bid. Despite the pressure of the moment, Betts took full responsibility for the misplay, which came from a ground ball that took an irregular bounce. His teammates, including Yamamoto, supported him, emphasizing the importance of accountability in baseball. Historically a reliable fielder, Betts had only one error in 34 games this season prior to the incident.
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