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Bat Boy Strikes Down Drone Mid-Game in West Sacramento

4/1/2025

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In a surprising turn of events during a game in West Sacramento, bat boy Stewart Thalblum took matters into his own hands, using a bat to knock down a rogue drone hovering above the field. The game paused as Thalblum skillfully navigated the drone's spinning blades, prompting Cubs manager Craig Counsell to reflect on the evolving landscape of sports.

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In a surprising turn of events during a game in West Sacramento, bat boy Stewart Thalblum took matters into his own hands, using a bat to knock down a rogue drone hovering above the field. The game paused as Thalblum skillfully navigated the drone's spinning blades, prompting Cubs manager Craig Counsell to reflect on the evolving landscape of sports.