Arizona beekeeper Matt Hilton was called to Chase Field to deal with a swarm of bees that caused a nearly two-hour delay in the Diamondbacks’ game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The swarm of bees began to gather at the top of the protective netting behind home plate, prompting Diamondbacks’ vice president of baseball operations Mike Rock to take action. Hilton, a branch manager for Blue Sky Pest Control’s Phoenix office, was called in to address the situation.
Hilton, who was at his son’s T-ball game when he received the call, found himself transitioning from dealing with minor league bee swarms to handling a major league situation at Chase Field. As a thank-you for his quick response in addressing the bee situation, Hilton was asked to throw out the ceremonial first pitch. Despite feeling nervous due to the pressure of getting the game going, Hilton enjoyed the experience of having thousands of fans cheering for him as he threw out the pitch.
After successfully handling the bee situation and throwing out the first pitch, Hilton expressed his excitement at being able to help, and joked about the unexpected turn of events that led him from his son’s T-ball game to the big leagues. The Diamondbacks went on to defeat the Dodgers with a score of 4-3, bringing a successful end to the eventful evening at Chase Field. The Associated Press contributed to the report on the bee swarm incident at the stadium, highlighting the unique situation that led to Hilton’s impromptu involvement in the game.
Overall, the unexpected appearance of a swarm of bees at Chase Field led to an unusual delay in the game between the Diamondbacks and the Dodgers. The quick response from Arizona beekeeper Matt Hilton and the support from Diamondbacks’ staff helped to resolve the situation efficiently. Hilton’s transition from handling minor league bee incidents to participating in a major league baseball game added an element of excitement to the evening, culminating in his ceremonial first pitch before the crowd at Chase Field.
The crowd at Chase Field responded positively to Hilton’s involvement, with thousands of fans cheering for him as he threw out the first pitch. Hilton expressed gratitude for the opportunity to help with the bee situation and to participate in the game, despite feeling nervous about the pressure of the moment. The Diamondbacks’ victory over the Dodgers added to the memorable night at the stadium, with Hilton’s unexpected role as both a beekeeper and a ceremonial first pitch thrower adding a unique and entertaining twist to the game.
In the aftermath of the bee swarm incident and the successful resolution of the situation at Chase Field, Arizona beekeeper Matt Hilton reflected on his experience with a sense of pride and humor. The unexpected turn of events that led him from his son’s T-ball game to the major leagues provided an exciting and memorable evening for both him and the fans at the stadium. Hilton’s involvement in addressing the bee swarm and participating in the ceremonial first pitch added an element of excitement to the game, making it a night to remember for all those in attendance.
