“Quack Attack: Fowl Play Delays Minor League Baseball Game in Missouri”
In a bizarre incident that left fans and players alike scratching their heads, a pair of ducks decided to make an unexpected appearance on the field during a recent minor league baseball game in Missouri. And by “unexpected,” we mean they basically just waltzed out there and started strutting their stuff like they owned the place.
The game was being played between the Springfield Cardinals and the Tulsa Drillers when the feathered duo made its debut, landing unceremoniously on the pitcher’s mound during the bottom of the fourth inning. And let us tell you, these ducks were not just any ordinary ducks – no, sir. These were clearly the fashionistas of the avian world, donning their finest plumage and waddling around with an air of confidence that would put even the most seasoned supermodel to shame.
As the players on both teams looked on in stunned silence, the ducks began to make their way around the bases, seemingly intent on scoring a “fowl” home run (sorry, had to). Meanwhile, the umpire was left flapping his arms wildly like a bird trying to take off from the ground, clearly unsure of what to do with this sudden and unexpected development.
But the real pièce de résistance came when one of the ducks decided to get a little too close for comfort, waddling right up to the catcher’s mask and giving it a good ol’ quack on the glass. The crowd went wild, cheering on the duck as if it were a new member of the Springfield Cardinals.
In the end, the game was delayed by about 20 minutes while the ducks got their fill of sunbathing and snacking on whatever tasty morsels they could find on the field. And when play finally resumed, the players were all too busy giggling and making duck-related puns to get back into the game.
As one fan tweeted afterwards, “Just witnessed a pair of ducks take over the Springfield Cardinals game and honestly, it was the most entertaining thing I’ve ever seen at a minor league baseball game. #QuackAttack”
We’re just guessing, but we think the real reason behind this fowl play might have been the ducks’ desire to get away from the snack bar – those $10 hot dogs can really add up, you know?
In any case, it’s safe to say that this was one game neither the players nor the fans will ever forget. And hey, who knows? Maybe we’ll see a new trend in minor league baseball: ducks as mascots. We hear they’re great at quacking back to hecklers and can really bring down the house with their adorable waddling.
