Squirrel entertains fans during Tigers-Orioles game at Comerica Park
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 1:13 AM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
During the game between the Detroit Tigers and Baltimore Orioles on July 27, 2026, a squirrel caused a commotion at Comerica Park. The Tigers fell behind early, trailing 3-0 in the second inning and later 8-5 in the seventh. Fans cheered when the squirrel appeared on the field, escaping staff attempts to capture it. After the squirrel was finally covered with a towel and removed, the Tigers' mascot Paws held up a sign reading, "Free the Squirrel." The game is still ongoing as of the latest reports.
- •Tigers trail Orioles 3-0 in the second inning.
- •Tigers fall behind 8-5 in the seventh inning.
- •Squirrel captured attention of fans during the game.
- •Paws the mascot encourages fans with a "Free the Squirrel" sign.
- •Game remains ongoing as the situation develops.
- 6:37 AMYahoo Sports — Black squirrel stole the show in Detroit Tigers defeat as ‘crazy’ scenes unfold at Comerica Park
- 1:13 AMYahoo Sports — Squirrel steals the show in Tigers-Orioles showdown in Detroit
"Fans at Comerica Park witnessed another defeat for the Detroit Tigers as the Baltimore Orioles rolled into town. The two teams both sit under the.
"Detroit Tigers' fans didn't have too much to cheer about early on at Comerica Park on Monday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 6:37 AMBlack squirrel stole the show in Detroit Tigers defeat as ‘crazy’ scenes unfold at Comerica Park
Fans at Comerica Park witnessed another defeat for the Detroit Tigers as the Baltimore Orioles rolled into town. The two teams both sit under the.
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 1:13 AMSquirrel steals the show in Tigers-Orioles showdown in Detroit
Detroit Tigers' fans didn't have too much to cheer about early on at Comerica Park on Monday.
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