Dodgers employee stung by scorpion in Arizona
If you’re a fan of the Los Angeles Dodgers or Chicago White Sox and you’re headed to spring training at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Ariz over the next few weeks, you might want to take note of this story. Scorpions are invading the complex.
Not that this was a completely unexpected development when we first learned about it over the weekend. When you set up shop in the middle of the desert, you’re bound to have some uninvited predatory arthropods show up. However, it needs to be pointed out that these scorpions aren’t just there for the atmosphere, they mean business.
Dodgers official Jon Chapper can attest to that, as he was stung by a scorpion twice on Tuesday.
That photo was apparently taken in an area outside the complex where fans often stand to watch batting practice or fielding drills or whatever else might be taking place on the nearest field. So fans will definitely want to be aware of where they’re standing and what creepy crawlers might be around.
As for Chapper’s condition. Well…
“We’re gonna miss Chapper,” manager Don Mattingly told the media on Tuesday.
Of course, he was only joking. Chapper emerged for the training room with an ice pack on his left arm and was back to work before the end of the day. He should be fine, but only if he can withstand the stinging reminders of his experience, which are sure to keep coming for the rest of spring training and well beyond.
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