Diamondbacks-Dodgers Game Buzzkilled by Bees
Swarm Delays Start for Nearly Two Hours
Unforeseen Interruption on Tuesday Night
Baseball fans hoping to enjoy a game between the Diamondbacks and Dodgers in Arizona found themselves buzzing with excitement—literally—as a swarm of bees descended upon the stadium on Tuesday night.
With just five minutes to go before the start of the game, spectators witnessed a swarm of bees hovering over the field, causing a significant delay.
The game's start was initially delayed for a few minutes while groundskeepers attempted to shoo the bees away. However, the insects persisted, forcing officials to halt the game for nearly two hours.
Source of the Swarm
While the exact source of the swarm is unknown, experts speculate that a nearby beehive or colony may have been disturbed, causing the bees to seek refuge in the stadium.
The bees were eventually removed by local beekeepers, allowing the game to resume at around 9:30 p.m. local time.
Disruption and Delay
The bee invasion created a significant disruption to the game schedule and frustrated fans who had been eagerly anticipating the matchup.
The delayed start also forced the Diamondbacks to adjust their pitching rotation, as starter Madison Bumgarner had to warm up multiple times before finally taking the mound.
Unique and Unfortunate Situation
Bee swarms at sporting events are relatively rare, making this incident an unusual and unfortunate occurrence for both teams and fans.
Despite the delay, the game proceeded without further incidents, with the Diamondbacks ultimately emerging victorious with a 5-4 win in extra innings.
Maintaining Safety and Enjoyment
While bee swarms can be unpredictable, stadium officials typically have protocols in place to ensure the safety of fans and players.
In the case of the Diamondbacks-Dodgers game, the delay allowed groundskeepers and beekeepers to safely remove the bees without causing any injuries or further disruptions.
Game Recap
Once the game resumed, the Diamondbacks took an early lead with a solo home run from Pavin Smith in the second inning.
The Dodgers responded with a two-run homer by Mookie Betts in the third, but the Diamondbacks regained the lead in the fifth with a two-run double by Ketel Marte.
The game remained tied at 4-4 until the 10th inning, when Christian Walker launched a two-run homer to give the Diamondbacks the lead for good.
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