CINCINNATI (AP) — Nick Senzel hit a leadoff homer after a swarm of bees finally left home plate, and the rookie connected again his next time up, leading Cincinnati to a 12-4 victory over the San Francisco Giants.
The wild game included a record-tying four Reds getting plunked in one inning and five overall.
And a third baseman wound up pitching.
Before the game even began, a swarm of bees settled above the backstop screen shortly before first pitch, prompting an 18-minute delay.
The game began after the swarm moved toward the upper deck.