Pelican flies onto field and wows fans during Giants-Reds game originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
Matt Chapman he threw a grand slam in the first inning, but that was not the highlight of Giants win 5-1 over the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday at Oracle Park.
Rather, it was a Pelican that flew onto the field in the top of the fifth inning.
Come for the baseball, stay for the Pelican vibe
— SF Giants on NBCS (@NBCSGiants) May 12, 2024
There is a pelican in the field in the #SFGigantes game. pic.twitter.com/xvSvwKHAei
-Casey Pratt (@CaseyPrattABC7) May 12, 2024
We have pelican in the field #SFGigantes
I think he’s hurt pic.twitter.com/9Bo9ySbRSC– Johnny Gómez (@johnnysfgiants) May 12, 2024
The bird is the word! This delay was brought to you by The Pelican. pic.twitter.com/TPvJPF7czl
— That’s my son Harry (@sfgiantsCam) May 12, 2024
While Chapman’s blast in the first inning got the party started, it was the Pelican who kept the festivities going until mid-innings, with fans erupting into vigorous celebration as he took off from the outfield grass.
This pelican flight was a roller coaster pic.twitter.com/Mn9EGHVS8t
-Joseph Hoyt (@JoeJHoyt) May 12, 2024
Fans in attendance seemed to universally adore their new big-beaked friend, but not everyone was thrilled with the pelican’s appearance.
A pelican? Actually? Get your big ticket out of my stadium!
— Oracle Park Gaviota (@OracleSeagull) May 12, 2024
Lou Seal remains the official mascot of San Francisco, but there is no doubt that this pelican has earned a special place in the hearts of Giants fans.
Yes, peli-can pic.twitter.com/uAE5U5EzsF
— SFGiants (@SFGiants) May 12, 2024
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