Pelican flies onto field, captivates fans during Giants-Reds game originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
Matt Chapman launched a grand slam in the first inning, but that wasn’t the highlight of the Giants’ 5-1 win 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 vibin’ 😎
— SF Giants on NBCS (@NBCSGiants) May 12, 2024
There’s a pelican on the field at the #SFGiants game. pic.twitter.com/xvSvwKHAei
— Casey Pratt (@CaseyPrattABC7) May 12, 2024
We got pelican on the field 😂 #SFGiants
I think is hurt pic.twitter.com/9Bo9ySbRSC— Johnny Gomez (@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 Harry-son (@sfgiantsCam) May 12, 2024
While Chapman’s first-inning blast got the party started, it was the pelican who kept the festivities going into the middle innings, with fans erupting into vigorous celebration as it took flight off the outfield grass.
This pelican flight was a rollercoaster pic.twitter.com/Mn9EGHVS8t
— Joseph Hoyt (@JoeJHoyt) May 12, 2024
Fans in attendance seemed to univerally adore their new big-billed friend, but not everyone was thrilled with the appearance of the showboating pelican.
A pelican?! Really? Get you’re big bill outta my ballpark!
— Oracle Park Seagull (@OracleSeagull) May 12, 2024
Lou Seal remains San Francisco’s official mascot, but there is a no doubt that this pelican has earned a special place in the hearts of Giants fans.
Yes we peli-can pic.twitter.com/uAE5U5EzsF
— SFGiants (@SFGiants) May 12, 2024
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