The Detroit Tigers’ surprise visitor to Wednesday’s game has already ascended into Hall of Fame meme territory.
During Detroit’s 6-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels, a rogue goose flew onto the field in the top of the sixth inning, prompting stadium personnel to try and chase it away. As the feathery fellow attempted to make his escape, he slammed right into a scoreboard and plummeted to the seats below.
THE GOOSE IS LOOSE
… wait for it. @Angels @MLBONFOX @MLB pic.twitter.com/Xv4v7Ca0sb
— FOX Sports West (@FoxSportsWest) May 31, 2018
The goose was ultimately announced to be OK however and was soon released outside of Comerica Park.
We've been informed the goose is healthy and has been released outside the ballpark. #RallyGoose
— Detroit Tigers (@tigers) May 31, 2018
On Thursday, the Tigers and Angels played again, and the former paid tribute to the “Rally Goose” by bringing a fake goose into the dugout with them.
#RallyGoose is out living its best life.
But we’ve got the next best thing with us. #DetroitSummers pic.twitter.com/3tU2FIoF4Q
— Detroit Tigers (@tigers) May 31, 2018
#RallyGoose pic.twitter.com/wqp4nC8J77
— James McCann (@JamesMcCann34) May 31, 2018
The Tigers would jump out to a 6-1 lead over the Angels on the heels of a five-run first inning, elevating the legend of Rally Goose to unprecedented heights.
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— Detroit Tigers (@tigers) May 31, 2018
Since the #RallyGoose took the field, less than 17 hours ago, the Tigers have outscored their opponent 10-1 and lost the goose, Iglesias, Candelario and Carpenter to injuries.
— Dave Hogg (@stareagle) May 31, 2018
Birds have certainly had a knack for making headlines in baseball this season, and give credit to the Tigers for embracing it instead of crying fowl.
