A funny incident happened when Blue Jals’s Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was at bat during the Monday night game with the Milwaukee Brewers. Guerrero is no slouch with a bat, but during one of his bats, the bat seems to steal the show.
This form of intrigue was when the game was on the fourth inning and the teams were scoring, In this case the blue jays were at the receptor end of the scoring with a score of 3-1. And here comes Guerrero to the plate all hyped up and with one dramatic swing of his bat, he swung at the first-pitch strike thrown by Brewers starter Colin Rea. But the baseball never had a chance of leaving the batter’s box as Vladdy had the worst case of butter fingers imaginable and his bat went flying into air and went soaring over the Blue Jays dugout majestically flying into the net.
Panic then set in as anyone in the dugout bent over and hurriedly tried to get out of the line of fire thinking the thick piece of timber was about to topple off at any given time. However, to the surprise of everybody, the bat remained stuck fast in the nets, swinging about 20 feet from the ground. Then for the subsequent two innings, it remained there, suspended in air, unbelievable and engaging the spectators interest while adding a comic relief to the evening’s fare.
“The freewheeling moment clearly left Brewers starter Colin Rea wondering what was actually happening at first.” ‘I got even the first pitch over the plate and all of the sudden there is a big cheer… I didn’t know what was going on.’ Forssberg quoted, that was quite funny.
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In fact, the audience had a mix reaction of shock and laughter to can punish a man for being a man. During the game, fans would keep their attention divided between the screen and the ceiling where the bat was lodged as a part of the foreseeable aesthetics of the stadium. People took massive pictures and videos of the airborne bat and people turned it into a meme-worthy event.
The commentators couldn’t resist joining in on the fun, with one quipping, “Looks like Vladdy’s bat wanted a better view of the game!” For a team that’s had its share of ups and downs this season, the light-hearted moment provided a brief respite from the usual tension of competitive play.
An unanticipated delay was even caused by the peculiarity of the case. A stadium maintenance man was called up to get the bat during a pitching change in the sixth inning. The crowd cheered and applauded when the worker, armed with a long pole, carefully removed the bat from the netting. Guerrero received the bat back, grinning broadly at the strange turn of events.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. the last 31 games 📊
.358/.442/.508
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18 R
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— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) June 10, 2024
The bat’s aerial excursion provided some humorous relief, but the Blue Jays were unable to take advantage of the opportunity to win the game. Milwaukee’s pitching stood firm, and the Jays were unable to score runs and lost 3-1 as a result. However, the intriguing story of the flying bat will remain more memorable than the game’s defeat.
Ever the professional, Guerrero laughed with teammates and kept his eyes on the game despite the event. “Such incidents do occur,” he laughed after the game. “I just hope it doesn’t turn into a routine.” Perhaps the next time, I’ll autograph it for a fan when it goes into the stands.
As the Blue Jays continue their season, fans can be sure of one thing: no matter the outcome, they can always expect the unexpected when Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is at the plate. Monday’s game was a testament to the unpredictable and thrilling nature of baseball, where even a mishap can become the highlight of the night.
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