A biblical storm made for some incredible scenes at the Rockies game

An epic hail storm in Denver delayed the Rockies-Blue Jays game. And flooded the clubhouse.

Dan Gartland | Jun 29, 2016

A biblical storm made for some incredible scenes at the Rockies game /

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Tuesday night’s Rockies-Blue Jays game was delayed for nearly three hours by what appeared to be the end of the world.

A severe storm battered Coors Field before the first pitch, dropping not only a ton of rain but also a whole bunch of hail. It made for some incredible photos and videos.

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Can't even get out of dugout. Or to the dugout pic.twitter.com/ssX6sax8hf
— Ryan Spilborghs (@spillygoat19) June 29, 2016

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We are still in a weather delay.

We will keep you updated as more information becomes available. https://t.co/Xq26wVQiQn
— Colorado Rockies (@Rockies) June 29, 2016

Cats and dogs living together! Mass hysteria! pic.twitter.com/DGwWI1MFrq
— Ryan Spilborghs (@spillygoat19) June 29, 2016

Animals are marching in pairs past us towards the ark pic.twitter.com/CzgSVMcAkX
— Ryan Spilborghs (@spillygoat19) June 29, 2016

Amazingly, despite the cataclysmic downpour, the grounds crew was able to get the field ready to play.

rox storm1.jpg — Bart Young/Getty Images

Best grounds crew in baseball. pic.twitter.com/TacCg75q3h
— Colorado Rockies (@Rockies) June 29, 2016

The Jays went on to win a wild game 14–9.

Published Jun 29, 2016

DAN GARTLAND

Dan Gartland is the writer and editor of Sports Illustrated’s flagship daily newsletter, SI:AM, covering everything an educated sports fan needs to know. He joined the SI staff in 2014, having previously been published on Deadspin and Slate. Gartland, a graduate of Fordham University, is a former Sports Jeopardy! champion (Season 1, Episode 5).