Many thanks to MLB reporter Greg Johns for documenting this most unusual delay in Anaheim:
Mariners-Angels delayed due to SWARM OF BEES
NOT THE BEES!
Ryan Pierse
Felix Hernandez has retreated off the mound, apparently due to swarm of bees.
— Greg Johns (@GregJohnsMLB) September 22, 2013
Never seen this. Apparently we have a "bee delay" as players and umps waiting for swarm to go away at Angel Stadium.
— Greg Johns (@GregJohnsMLB) September 22, 2013
Thre's now a guy with a broom and Gatorade bucket going out toward bee swarm in right field. #goodluck
— Greg Johns (@GregJohnsMLB) September 22, 2013
My hero. Beekeeper taking on bee swarm in right field at Angel Stadium during delay. pic.twitter.com/lGHagHaz8f
— Greg Johns (@GregJohnsMLB) September 22, 2013
Officially a 23 minute "bee delay." We're back underway now in Anaheim.
— Greg Johns (@GregJohnsMLB) September 22, 2013
We’ve obtained footage of Hernandez’s “retreat”:
The bees actually returned after the initial delay, demanding further attention from the volunteer hero beekeper. Be careful out there, everybody.
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