Spurs Mascot Captures Bat During Game, Spurs Secure Narrow Victory

The Coyote, dressed as Batman, catches bat in fourth such incident, as Spurs beat Timberwolves 113-112.

The San Antonio Spurs' mascot, The Coyote, dressed as Batman, captured a bat that descended onto the court during a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, marking at least the fourth time The Coyote has caught a bat during a game.
Former Spurs star Manu Ginobili, who famously swatted a bat out of the air during a game in 2009, was in attendance during the recent bat incident.
Despite the disruption, the Spurs managed to secure a narrow 113-112 victory over the Timberwolves.
Former ESPN host Katie Nolan previously noted a correlation between bat appearances at Spurs games and home team victories, jokingly suggesting the Spurs might be releasing the bats for an advantage.
The Spurs are set to play again at home against the Washington Wizards, with some speculating whether another bat appearance might give the team a boost.