Squirrel Briefly Halts Yankees-Red Sox Game at Yankee Stadium

During a highly anticipated Yankees-Red Sox game at Yankee Stadium, a squirrel interrupted play in the top of the fourth inning, delighting fans and briefly halting the action. The rodent ran onto the field near third base, crossed over to the pitcher's mound where Yankees starter Max Fried stood, and then darted toward first base, narrowly avoiding players in its path. The squirrel's antics continued as it tried to climb into the stands multiple times, ran along the foul territory and right field, and eventually disappeared into the signage on the right-field wall. Fried appeared annoyed by the interruption, and the delay notably occurred during a scoreless game that remained tied after the inning. This incident echoes past memorable moments involving squirrels in MLB, such as the 'Rally Squirrel' that is part of St. Louis Cardinals lore. Overall, the squirrel's unexpected appearance provided a lighthearted break in an intense rivalry game, capturing the attention of players, coaches, and fans alike.