Overview

• A drone interrupted the Cubs-Athletics game during the seventh inning of the Athletics' home opener, delaying play for several minutes.
• Athletics bat boy Stewart Thalblum took action when no one else intervened, using a bat to disable the drone while avoiding injury.
• The drone attempted to lift Thalblum off the grass before he effectively neutralized it and handed it over to security.
• Thalblum's quick thinking drew praise from players, including Cubs manager Craig Counsell, and his father, Mikey Thalblum.
• The incident highlights growing concerns about drone disruptions at public events and the need for more robust security protocols.