Mariner pitcher James Paxton was in the middle of a strange incident before Thursday’s game in Minnesota. Paxton was warming up on the field when the bald eagle the Twins brought out to be part of their home-opening festivities tried to land on his shoulder.
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Paxton ended up allowing two runs on five hits. He was not involved in the decision.