A terrifying incident occurred during a Major League Baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Los Angeles Dodgers when a woman working on the grounds crew got caught under the tarp. The incident, which was described as a "Tarp Monster," raised concerns about safety on the field.
Memorial Day Weekend brought a mix of sunshine and severe weather to the Midwest and Northeast, causing delays and postponements in Major League Baseball games. One such delay, during a game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Los Angeles Dodgers, took a frightening turn.
In the sixth inning of the Sunday game, with the Reds leading 4-0, umpires called for the tarp to be brought onto the field due to heavy rain. The grounds crew, including a woman, promptly deployed the tarp to cover the infield.
However, in the rush to protect the field, the woman working on the grounds crew was accidentally caught under the cumbersome tarp. The commentator, John Sadak, described the scene as the "Tarp Monster" consuming the unsuspecting employee.
As the tarp rolled over her, the woman disappeared from view, raising fears about her safety. The crowd at Great American Ballpark gasped in horror as the realization dawned that a member of the team was in danger.
Thankfully, the woman managed to extricate herself from the tarp and crawl out, much to the relief of the crowd. According to Sadak, she was "trying to army-crawl a path to freedom."
Despite the harrowing experience, the woman received a rousing ovation from the spectators, who applauded her courage and composure. The game resumed after a brief delay, and the Reds went on to hold on to their 4-0 lead, securing a much-needed victory after a string of losses.
The incident highlights the risks faced by grounds crews, who often work under pressure to protect the field and ensure the smooth running of the game. The incident also serves as a reminder of the importance of safety measures and proper coordination during weather emergencies.
In a separate incident, the Los Angeles Dodgers' losing streak extended to five games, their longest since 2019. The game in New York against the Mets was postponed due to rain, with a doubleheader scheduled for Tuesday.
The Reds' victory was a bright spot in an otherwise disappointing season, while the Dodgers' struggles continue to raise concerns about their performance.
