The Los Angeles Dodgers’ NLCS game against the New York Mets got crashed by an unwanted guest in their dugout at Dodgers Stadium.
A snake was found slithering on the top step from the Dodgers’ dugout during Game 2 of the National League final on Monday afternoon.
Pitcher Brent Honeywell was walking back to the bench when he spotted the reptile and pointed it out to his team. The broadcast then captured the snake as it tried to weave its way out of the players’ sight.
Shortly after, a staffer picked it up with a towel and put it away as the game continued.
‘We’ve had ‘Snakes on a Plane’, ‘Snakes on a Train’, and the latest Hollywood hit – ‘Snake in the Dugout,’ the commentary team quipped.
A snake invaded the dugout on Monday as the Dodgers lost Game 2 of the NLCS to the Mets
Fans took to social media with different jokes, linking the snake to several personalities around MLB.
‘So tired of all the camera time Ken Rosenthal is getting,’ one fan quipped, referring to the controversial baseball writer.
‘This is just Dave Roberts standing on the top step,’ another said about the Dodgers manager.
‘The Astros planted it there!!! Don’t forget,’ a third wrote.
Other users pointed at the sighting as a negative omen – which was reflected in the result, as the Mets secured a 7-3 win over the Dodgers to tie the series at 1-1.
Francisco Lindor and Mark Vientos homered as the Mets stopped the Dodgers’ record-tying postseason scoreless streak.
The Mets tied the NLCS with a 7-3 victory after losing 9-0 in Game 1 on Sunday night
Lindor added to his storybook season with a leadoff homer in the first inning against Ryan Brasier. Viento delivered during New York’s five-run second, connecting for a grand slam against Landon Knack.
Before Lindor went deep, Los Angeles had a string of 33 consecutive scoreless innings. Jack Flaherty led the Dodgers to a 9-0 victory in Game 1 of the NLCS on Sunday night.
Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani was 0 for 3 with two strikeouts and two walks. He remains hitless with the bases empty in his first postseason.
Game 3 of the best-of-seven series is Wednesday in New York.
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