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A squirrel invades MLB game, jumps into outfielders glove and causes chaos in hilarious scene
A black squirrel disrupted the Baltimore Orioles' game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on Monday night, running loose in the outfield during the bottom of the sixth inning. The animal's antics halted proceedings and provided a lighthearted distraction during the contest, which the Orioles went on to win 8-5.
The squirrel raced up and down the warning track as players, including Orioles outfielder Leody Taveras, and the grounds crew attempted to deal with the unexpected visitor. Play reportedly continued around the disruption for roughly a full inning while the creature remained on the field, turning into a viral moment that drew widespread attention on social media.
In short
- A black squirrel invaded the field during an Orioles-Tigers MLB game.
- It ran loose on the warning track for about an inning.
- Baltimore went on to win the game 8-5.
Explained simply
The Baltimore Orioles and Detroit Tigers are professional baseball teams in Major League Baseball (MLB), the top league in the United States and Canada. They play in the American League, and teams face one another during the regular season as they compete for a place in the playoffs.
Comerica Park is the Tigers’ home ground in Detroit. In baseball, the outfield is the area beyond the bases, and the warning track is the strip of ground beside the wall that alerts players they are nearing it. Loose animals occasionally interrupt games, requiring players and ground staff to keep the playing area clear.