Alek Thomas hit by mascot on scooter during minor league game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 6:27 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Oklahoma City Comets outfielder Alek Thomas was involved in an unusual incident when Sacramento River Cats’ mascot Dinger collided with him while riding a scooter during a game. The incident occurred on July 29, 2026, as Thomas was walking towards the field. Both he and the mascot fell but appeared uninjured. Thomas sat out the series finale against the River Cats but returned to the lineup on July 30 and recorded a double in an 8-6 loss to the Las Vegas Aviators. This incident follows another unusual accident involving a Dodgers minor leaguer this season.
- •Alek Thomas was hit by Dinger on July 29, 2026.
- •The incident occurred during a game against the River Cats.
- •Thomas sat out the next game but returned on July 30.
- •He hit a double in a loss to the Las Vegas Aviators.
- •Another recent incident involved Kendall George and a bat dog.
- 6:27 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers Minor Leaguer Slammed by Mascot on Scooter
"Oklahoma City Comets outfielder Alek Thomas went viral over the weekend, when a Triple-A mascot ran over him on a scooter.
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