Multiple reports say Mookie Betts commits an error in the eighth inning that ruins the Dodgers’ bid for a perfect game. According to the outlets, Betts, playing shortstop, misplays a routine ground ball, reaching safely at the wrong time and allowing a batter to reach base. The miss is described as a regular defensive opportunity rather than an extraordinary play, and it comes late enough to end the “perfect game” status while the game is still in progress. After the error, the Dodgers no longer hold a chance at completing a game without any opposing baserunners. The two sources agree on the essential details of the play: Betts is the shortstop, the error occurs in the eighth inning, the ball is a grounder, and the sequence breaks the perfect-game attempt. Neither report includes additional context such as the final score, the pitcher involved, or any further scoring that results from the miscue.