The Major League Zoo

Baseball and animals dont usually go hand-in-hand other than teams names.

Sometimes, the two worlds collide.The Cat that Stopped a Yankees Game 2021Aug 2, 2021; Bronx, New York, USA; A cat runs on the field in the middle of a game.

Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY SportsDuring a Yankees and the Orioles series in 2021, a cat ran onto the field and instantly became the highlight of the game.The feline escape artist stayed out of the grasp of stadium security for a few minutes, doing its best impression of Aaron Judge after a home run.

The cat was finally corralled by stadium staffers, but was quickly labeled as the Yankees highlight of the year.Cubs Black Cat Curse 1969Oct 1, 2008; Chicago, IL, USA; A fan of the Chicago Cubs shows off a break the curse doll.

Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY SportsBetween the Curse of the Billy Goat and the Black Cat, the Cubs couldnt catch a break during their 108 year World Series drought.During a game against the New York Mets, a black cat scurried onto the field at Shea Stadium.

Coming into the game, the Cubs led the division.

After the cats appearance, the Cubs collapsed and the Mets surged to win the World Series that year.The Rally Squirrel saved the Cardinals 2011Oct 28, 2011; St.

Louis, MO, USA; St.

Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols holds a stuffed squirrel after defeating the Texas Rangers in the 2011 World Series.

Mandatory Credit: Charlie Riedel/Pool Photo via USA TODAY SportsIn game four of the 2011 NLDS versus the Phillies, a squirrel sprinted across home plate.Normally, this wouldnt cause news.

However, this was during a pitch.

Phillies pitcher Roy Oswalt was mid-pitch, and the play wasnt called dead.

Upon winning the World Series that year, fans and players credited the Rally Squirrel as a good luck charm.The rodent was immortalized in St.

Louis history, making an appearance on the teams championship ring.That time a bird exploded 2001One of the craziest live events that has happened on cable television.

Randy Johnsons 100-mph fastball that directly hit a dove.Upon contact, the bird essentially evaporated.

Alongside making the Hall-Of-Fame, Johnson accomplished the 1-in-13-million chance feat.

Quite impressive.Animals have left their imprint on the game in some of the most bizarre ways, whether they bring luck or misery or just plain mayhem.The post The Major League Zoo appeared first on The SportsRush..

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