Diamondbacks-Guardians in rain delay after benches-clearing rumble

The Diamondbacks game against the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday was interrupted by a rain delay after a benches-clearing rumble.

Guardians starter Gavin Wiliams had thrown five perfect innings, and Diamondbacks outfielder Tim Tawa attempted a bunt to break it up, with Cleveland ahead 5-0 in the top of the fifth.

Both Bailey and Rocchio take exception to Tim Tawa trying to break up a perfect game with a bunt pic.twitter.com/ETQcNKyKrY

— McNeil (@REFLOG18) August 2, 2026

Tawa’s bunt went foul before he then hit a single to actually break up Williams’ bid for perfection.

Guardians catcher Patrick Bailey took exception to Tawa’s bunt attempt to break up the perfect game. On the next play, Arizona’s Ildemaro Vargas grounded into a fielder’s choice. Tawa was out at second, but shortstop Brayan Rocchio committed a throwing error that advanced Vargas to second.

Rocchio then chirped at Tawa on his way off the basepath.

Arizona’s Tyler Locklear struck out, Corbin Carroll walked and Vargas went to third on a wild pitch, which is when the benches cleared and the tarp came out.

Benches clear in the middle of the Grounds Crew trying to put the tarp out 😂😂 Tim Tawa tried to bunt to break up a perfect game, Vogt is pissed about it, Torey probably arguing they bunt non stop so why are you mad? pic.twitter.com/hiSMGuUI1w

— Goldschmidt Happened (@GoldyHappens) August 2, 2026

The tarp was briefly taken off the field and laying in the outfield, but moments later the groundscrew in Cleveland placed the tarp back on the field.

Listen to the conclusion of Diamondbacks-Guardians on 98.7, the Arizona Sports app or online.

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