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Reds Player Hits Pigeon: Baseball's Wildest Moment Returns!

5/21/2025

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During batting practice at PNC Park on May 19, a Cincinnati Reds player unintentionally hit a pigeon with a powerful line drive, leaving the bird in dire straits. This unexpected moment ignited a flurry of online chatter, reminiscent of Randy Johnson's notorious 2001 incident, as fans reacted with a mix of shock and humor, celebrating baseball's strange and whimsical encounters with wildlife.

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During batting practice at PNC Park on May 19, a Cincinnati Reds player unintentionally hit a pigeon with a powerful line drive, leaving the bird in dire straits. This unexpected moment ignited a flurry of online chatter, reminiscent of Randy Johnson's notorious 2001 incident, as fans reacted with a mix of shock and humor, celebrating baseball's strange and whimsical encounters with wildlife.