Overview
- A black squirrel ran onto the field at Comerica Park on Monday, July 27, and stayed on the playing surface for roughly an inning while play was briefly paused.
- More than a dozen stadium staff and grounds crew chased the animal, using towels and coordinated efforts until one member wrapped it in a towel and escorted it off the field alive.
- Orioles third‑base coach Buck Britton tossed seeds that appeared to encourage the squirrel to linger and outfielder Leody Taveras briefly had the animal bounce off his glove while trying to stop it.
- Broadcasters amplified the scene, with Jason Benetti’s animated play‑by‑play drawing wide attention, and fans and the Tigers mascot reacted in the stands and on social media.
- Play resumed and the Orioles won 8-5, the Tigers have not released a detailed update on the squirrel’s post‑capture condition, and black squirrels have made prior appearances at Comerica Park.