A beekeeper, known as “Bee Guy,” became the Most Valuable Player of an MLB game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday, April 30.
Leading the charge, 37-year-old Blue Sky Pest Control employee Matt Hilton, affectionately known online as “Bee Guy,” heroically resolved a bee emergency at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona.
A swarm of insects had established a colony on the protective netting behind home plate before the game, leading to a scenario in which the Diamondbacks triumphed over the Dodgers with a score of 4-3.
Videos uploaded to X (formerly Twitter) captured Hilton ascending a scissor lift. Footage shows him skillfully vacuuming up bees in airtight containers.
Following Hilton’s successful removal of the bees, he was hailed as a “hero”. In recognition of his action, he had the honor of throwing out the ceremonial first pitch after the start of the game was delayed by the unfolding drama.
Beekeeper Matt Hilton ends up throwing out the ceremonial first pitch at the Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Arizona Diamondbacks on April 30, 2024. (Image via Twitter / @MLB)
“That was great,” Hilton told an MLB interviewer after throwing the pitch. “I can’t say I’ve had that experience before, and I probably won’t again, but it was pretty impressive.”
‘Bee Guy’ was attending his son’s little league game when MLB called him
Hilton revealed that he was attending his son’s baseball game when he received the crucial call from the Diamondbacks. “It was the last game of the season when they called me to come here,” she said. beekeeper.
Hilton shared his experience receiving a standing ovation from the crowd at Chase Field. “I thought I was just here to solve a bee problem. People were very excited, it was great.”
The match finally began at approximately 8:35 pm local time, almost two hours later than scheduled.
‘Bee Guy’ Matt Hilton receives an autograph at his inaugural MLB pitch. (Image via Twitter/@MLB)
Meanwhile, many MLB fans were really impressed with “Bee Guy” for his impromptu performance as a pitcher. “The first pitch in the last minute was better than a lot of celebrities who practice,” said one baseball fan. wrote in X.
“Regardless of where that pitch landed, it was a strike! “The real MVP came out tonight!” proclaimed another baseball lover.
One MLB observer thought the ceremonial first pitch wasn’t enough of a reward for the now legendary “Bee Guy.” “PLEASE GET HIM TICKETS FOR THE WORLD SERIES!” they insisted.
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