During Sunday's game, Tim Tawa's attempt to bunt in the sixth inning sparked significant tension while Cleveland's Gavin Williams was on a perfect game bid. The move, seen by some as violating unwritten baseball codes, led to heated exchanges between players and benches. Cleveland catcher Patrick Bailey and shortstop Brayan Rocchio voiced displeasure after Tawa's bunt attempt hit the screen behind home plate.

The situation escalated when heavy rain forced crew chief Lance Barksdale to call for the tarp, leading to a bench-clearing incident. While Cleveland manager Stephen Vogt expressed frustration over players being targeted, Arizona manager Torey Lovullo defended Tawa, stating that players can do anything within the lines for six innings.

Ultimately, Williams fell short of perfection, finishing with 10 strikeouts and one walk through 5⅔ innings. The game was marked by both competitive intensity and the unpredictable nature of unwritten rules when a pitcher is dominant.