Squirrel chase briefly interrupts Cubs-Pirates game at PNC

The game between the Chicago Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates was delayed for a few minutes in the bottom of the second inning when a squirrel ran on to the field at PNC Park

ByThe Associated Press
June 20, 2022, 8:52 PM
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Caleb Kilian, center, hands the ball to manager David Ross during a pitching change in the third inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh, Monday, June 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Caleb Kilian, center, hands the ball to manager David Ross during a pitching change in the third inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh, Monday, June 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
The Associated Press

PITTSBURGH -- Call it a squirrely move.

The Chicago Cubs-Pittsburgh Pirates game was delayed for a few minutes in the bottom of the second inning Monday night when a squirrel ran on to the field at PNC Park.

The squirrel appeared to enter from along the stands on the third base side. He then scampered into the left field corner.

Three members of the grounds crew were able to coax the critter into exiting the field through the bullpen gate.

The squirrel brought the home team good luck as the Pirates went on to score three runs in the inning to break a scoreless tie.

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