Overview
- In the top of the sixth inning, Sal Frelick’s bat slipped from his grip and lodged about 10 to 15 feet high in the netting behind home plate.
- A fan scaled the protective netting at Wrigley Field to pull the bat down, drawing comparisons to Spider-Man.
- Security confiscated the bat and escorted the fan out before allowing him to return to his seat moments later to cheers.
- The daring climb unfolded before a crowd of 41,078, the largest attendance at Wrigley Field this season.
- After the game, Frelick personally restored the bat to the fan with a ‘Nice climb!’ message, concluding the episode on a positive note.