The newly chosen bat dog for the Clearwater Threshers, a minor league affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, made a noteworthy debut when she tore off running around the field before stopping to defecate during a game on Friday, August 23.Hilarious video posted by the team shows the 10-month-old pup, Lucy May, sprinting excitedly around the field at BayCare Ballpark in Clearwater before pausing to relieve herself behind the pitcher’s mound, prompting cheers and applause from the stands.Lucy May was appointed the new bat dog after her sister, Layla,
retired after six years in the role. Friday was Lucy’s first game, the Tampa Bay Times
reported.In posts on X, the Clearwater Threshers said “Lucy May’s debut was was more entertaining than we ever could have imagined,” and said they “couldn’t be mad at this sweet face if we tried.”“She jumped into training when Layla had to step down, and even though she doesn