"Avast ye! The swabbie be stuck 'neath the tarp in the downpour, a true landlubber's tale!"
2024-05-27
Avast, me hearties! A matey from the Cincinnati Reds crew be caught under the tarp as she be helpin' lay it down durin' a fierce rain! Arrr, looks like she be havin' a bit of trouble with the old sea monster! Aye, be careful out there, me mateys!
Over Memorial Day Weekend, thunderstorms wreaked havoc across the Midwest and northeast, causing delays and even some postponements in Major League Baseball games. One Cincinnati Reds employee had a particularly harrowing experience during a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers when the tarp was quickly pulled onto the field during a storm. In a bizarre turn of events, a woman on the grounds crew got entangled in the tarp, earning herself the nickname "Tarp Monster."Despite the unexpected rain delay, the Reds managed to maintain their lead and secure a 4-1 victory over the Dodgers. Cincinnati had been struggling in previous games but managed to turn things around with this win. Meanwhile, the Dodgers faced their fifth consecutive loss, extending their losing streak.Players like Jonathan India and Nick Martini played key roles in the Reds' victory, while the Dodgers struggled to capitalize on scoring opportunities. The game ended with a dramatic strikeout by Reds pitcher Alexis Díaz, sealing the win for Cincinnati.As the Dodgers head to New York for a doubleheader against the Mets following the rainout, fans can follow more sports coverage on Fox News Digital and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter for updates.