Seattle Mariners outfielder Eric Thames caused sparks to fly, literally, as he collided with a metal garage door in the outfield fence during Wednesday night's game at Camden Yards against the Baltimore Orioles.
It happened in the bottom of the third inning as Thames was chasing a foul ball in deep right field hit by Orioles batter Chris Davis. After being unable to catch the ball, Thames braced himself for a collision with the metal gate in foul territory that is part of the outfield wall. Thames was OK, but sparks flew as his spikes dragged against the bottom of the door. You don't see that every day.
Video via MLB.com.
It happened in the bottom of the third inning as Thames was chasing a foul ball in deep right field hit by Orioles batter Chris Davis. After being unable to catch the ball, Thames braced himself for a collision with the metal gate in foul territory that is part of the outfield wall. Thames was OK, but sparks flew as his spikes dragged against the bottom of the door. You don't see that every day.
Video via MLB.com.
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