Marlins-Phillies game delayed when dead bird falls onto field

The final game of the season for the Phillies featured an unlikely delay when a dead hawk fell from the sky and into foul territory.

The final game of the season for Phillies featured an unlikely delay when a dead hawk fell from the sky and into foul territory.

Philadelphia hosted the Marlins on Sunday and both teams saw a brief break in the bottom of the fourth inning when players and spectators alike noticed something fall from the sky and into left field, according to The Associated Press.

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Umpires stopped play for around a minute and a security guard removed the recently departed bird, which Citizens Bank Park officials say died after being attacked by another bird in mid-flight.