When bees swarm, it’s best to hit the deck.
During a bizarre scene in Peoria, Ariz., members of the Rockies and Padres took cover during the ninth inning of Colorado’s 10-5 victory against San Diego.
Padres pitcher Trey Wingenter stepped off the mound when the horde hit, and then the 6-foot-7 right-hander dropped to a knee. Rockies batter Daniel Castro quickly followed suit, along with plate umpire Alex Tosi. The broadcast picked up someone yelling, "Bees! Bees!"
The players stayed down for about 10 seconds, and fans gave them a cheer when they finally stood up.
"I saw something happen over here as all the players got on the ground," Padres manager Bud Black told The Associated Press. "It was reminiscent of Petco Park a few years ago when a beekeeper had to come down from the left-field corner. That was about a 20-30 minute delay."
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