Because perched between the wave of home runs, stolen bases and web gems that took place on Wednesday night was an actual goose.
You heard me right: A goose landed on the field in the eighth inning, setting up shop right outside the hole between first and second base.
MORE: MLB playoff bracket 2022
It was a noteworthy moment for more reasons than one. For starters, the last goose to shake up a major league field like that had to be Gossage, right?
Second, the waterfowl’s appearance caused a slight delay, with stadium personnel scrambling to escort the bird off the premises.
Check it out:
Lastly, it briefly took attention away from Padres closer Josh Hader, who showed signs of his old flame-throwing self in a four-out save of San Diego’s series-evening 5-3 win.
MORE: Mariners rally shoes, explained: The legend of Seattle’s new comeback symbol
Perhaps most importantly, the aquatic bird’s presence set the internet alight. Here are some of our favorite tweets from a playoff cameo unlike any other:
