Overview
- Justin Turner was shown dancing with a fake pair of testicles in the Cubs dugout during the ninth inning of Thursday’s game against the Pirates.
- Marquee Sports Network commentators Boog Sciambi and Jim Deshaies went silent for about 30 seconds after realizing what had appeared on screen.
- Seiya Suzuki had hit the home run in the sixth inning that prompted Turner’s stint of celebration.
- The stunt, which was part of the broadcast’s “Fan of the Game” segment, quickly gained traction on social media and was confirmed to be fake by Barstool Sports personality Dan “Big Cat” Katz.
- The Cubs secured a 3-2 victory at Wrigley Field, with reliever Ryan Pressly earning his first save since mid-April.