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Patrick Andres

Squirrel Invades Field, Scares Tigers Pitcher During Game vs. Giants

Tyler Holton watches a squirrel run in Comerica Park. | MLB/FanDuel Sports Detroit

Squirrels are thought to have existed on Earth for over 35 million years. Major League Baseball has existed on Earth since 1871. Advantage: squirrels.

Once in a blue moon, the bushy-tailed rodents pay sporting grounds visits to remind humans who was here first. Such an event took place Tuesday evening in Detroit—to the announcers' delight and one relief pitcher's great apprehension.

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