Tigers Crew Injury, Viral Gesture Disrupts Broadcast

A Detroit Tigers grounds crew member suffered a serious leg injury during the seventh-inning stretch of Wednesday's game against the San Francisco Giants at Comerica Park. While being treated, the injured staffer, frustrated by the camera attention, flipped off the broadcast, prompting a trainer to cover his hand and broadcasters to comment on the unusual gesture as the footage quickly cut away. The incident went viral online, further highlighting the unpredictability of live sports broadcasts. The crew member was carted off the field to applause, but no official update on his condition has been released. The Tigers won 4-3, sweeping the Giants, improving their record to 37-20 and maintaining their AL Central lead, while the Giants slipped further in their division. The event underscored both stadium staff safety concerns and the challenges of live television.