A rogue squirrel grabbed the spotlight in a showdown of teams desperately trying to stay relevant in the American League wild-card race.
As the Detroit Tigers faced the Baltimore Orioles at Comerica Park on Monday, July 27, a black squirrel managed to make its way onto the field. There was also a dove, but the squirrel had more lasting power and provided unexpected entertainment.
A squirrel and a dove watch the Orioles and Tigers 🤔 pic.twitter.com/3aQu7YNhT2
— MLB (@MLB) July 28, 2026
The squirrel circumnavigated the warning track, displaying the kind of speed that would make a racing mascot proud.
Off to the races! pic.twitter.com/AwUIx5Oe4M
— Orioles on MASN (@masnOrioles) July 28, 2026
Before the bottom of the seventh inning, the Comerica Park grounds crew went out on the field in full force and managed to corral and remove
the animal from the field in a towel as some crew members attempted to pick up the squirrel with their bare hands. The squirrel's speed, ability to swiftly change direction and a low center of gravity made it tough to round up.
The squirrel is breaking ankles out there 😠https://t.co/VHSj8H0MbB pic.twitter.com/dkE6jld78m
— MLB (@MLB) July 28, 2026
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Squirrel runs on field during Tigers vs. Orioles game at Comerica Park
