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Video: Reds' Derek Dietrich Tries to Remove Bees in Beekeeper Suit During Delay

Bleacher Report | May 6, 2019

Related Topics: Cincinnati Reds, Derek Dietrich, Anthophila, suit, delay, San Francisco Giants, Major League Baseball

A swarm of bees caused a delay in Monday's game between the San Francisco Giants and Cincinnati Reds, but Derek Dietrich tried to save the day.

The Reds utility player dressed up in a beekeeper suit and did his best to get the bugs off the field:

Kerry Crowley

Derek Dietrich is not starting today for the Reds, but he is wearing this beekeeper suit and attempting to scare (??) the bees away. I am not joking, that’s actually Dietrich. https://t.co/SzlbpYXgG2

While there are likely other people more qualified to handle this mess, it seems the Reds could use as much help as possible considering the infestation around the dugouts:

Bleacher Report MLB

A swarm of bees is delaying the Giants-Reds game ud83dude2c (via @FOXSportsOH) https://t.

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