Squirrel Leads Detroit Grounds Crew On Merry Chase
Defector • • sports
Key Points:
- During a game between the Baltimore Orioles and Detroit Tigers, a melanistic squirrel caused a significant disruption by exploring the field for several innings.
- The squirrel was fed a sunflower seed by Orioles third base coach Buck Britton, which may have encouraged its bold behavior on the field.
- Grounds crew members and Orioles outfielder Leody Taveras attempted to capture the squirrel, with Taveras accidentally tossing it into the air before it was finally removed with a towel.
- Some players and fans expressed support for the squirrel, with chants of "We love squirrels" erupting from the crowd despite the grounds crew’s efforts to end the disruption.
- The incident highlighted the challenges of removing a quick and elusive animal during a live sporting event, providing an unusual and entertaining distraction from the game.
