VIDEO: Astros pull bubble gum prank on minor leaguer

(Courtesy: MLB.com)

Houston Astros minor leaguer outfielder Andrew Aplin was a victim to one of baseball's most clever pranks on Saturday when his club squared off against the New York Mets.

The infamous bubble gum prank was front and center on the dome of Aplin as pitchers Lance McCullers and Mike Fiers did an excellent job of keeping their laughter contained.

Despite the comical afternoon, the Astros fell to the Mets 3-1 in the contest.