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Swarm of bees delays start of Dodgers-Diamondbacks game

PHOENIX —

A rematch of last year’s National League Division Series wasn’t the only buzz at Chase Field on Tuesday night.

Shortly before first pitch between the Dodgers and Arizona Diamondbacks, a swarm of bees descended upon the top of the protective screen behind home plate, halting the start of the game until a beekeeper could arrive and safely remove the colony.

“This is a tough one,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told SportsNet LA after meeting with umpires on the field. “I think right now, we’re just trying to figure out the situation.