In what may be an unprecedented (and sophomorically delightful) act of music-based psychological warfare, the wacky wisenheimers in charge of the P.A. system at Marlins Park — the already-carnival-like home of the Miami Marlins — pumped in what sounded like fart noises as the Washington Nationals conducted their batting practice session prior to Wednesday’s game.
The Marlins apparently have a long history of engaging in hijinks during opposing team’s batting practice, often resorting to playing slow jams or no music at all. But Wednesday’s antics were rip-roaring comical.
“Now not only are the Marlins not playing music during Nats BP, loud fart noises are coming through the speakers,” tweeted MASN on-field reporter Dan Kolko.