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Baby Raccoons Wander onto Dodger Stadium During Ohtani’s Milestone Night
7/10/2026, 5:41:16 PM
Game-Night Disruption: Raccoons on the Field
On Tuesday, July 7, two baby raccoons entered the outfield area of Dodger Stadium during the Los Angeles Dodgers’ game against the Colorado Rockies. The animals were seen walking beneath the wall padding and along the warning track before stadium personnel safely retrieved them. Their brief appearance was captured on video that quickly spread across TikTok, Instagram and X.
Context: Ohtani’s 300th Home Run and the Final Score
The raccoon incident occurred in the same contest in which Shohei Ohtani hit his 300th career home run, a milestone for the Japanese star. Despite Ohtani’s achievement, the Dodgers fell behind after Colorado scored three runs in the eighth inning and ultimately lost 4–3.
Stadium Response and Fan Reaction
Game announcers reported that stadium staff moved promptly to remove the raccoons, emphasizing safety for both the animals and the players. Fans in the stands and online responded with humor, posting jokes about adopting the raccoons even though wildlife adoption is illegal in California. No official explanation was offered for how the raccoons accessed the field.
Legal Note on Wildlife Adoption
California law prohibits the capture and private ownership of wild raccoons. Authorities reiterated that any attempt to keep the animals would violate state regulations, underscoring the importance of leaving wildlife in its natural habitat.
What Comes Next
Dodger Stadium has not announced any changes to field-security protocols following the incident, and the team’s schedule proceeds without further reported wildlife interruptions.
