Cat who lives at stadium interrupts minor-league game
This is not a case of a scaredy-cat.
A cat named Henley the Eighth, who lives in the bowels of Henley Field in Lakeland, Fla., wandered onto the diamond during Thursday's Florida State League contest between the Lakeland Flying Tigers and Jupiter Hammerheads.
Delay in the game as Henley, the stadium cat has come in as the pinch runner. #OnlyInTheMinors @MiLB pic.twitter.com/Y1062cQhcu
— Flying Tigers (@LkdFlyingTigers) April 15, 2016
The home plate umpire immediately tried to eject the curious feline, who looked to be enjoying her time in the spotlight. Fortunately, Henley was eventually returned to her home without incident.
The @LkdFlyingTigers go from "no-hitter to no-litter" when cat interrupts the game. https://t.co/7oMMBlAo6Y #Tigers pic.twitter.com/59wmA9mAHK
— MiLB.com (@MiLB) April 15, 2016
It's not the first time an FSL stadium has been invaded by wildlife. Last year, an alligator briefly took up residence in the Charlotte Stone Crabs' dugout.
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