The Twins brought out a bald eagle for the national anthem before Thursday's home opener against the Mariners, and as wild animals tend to do, it wasn't as cooperative as expected.
Instead, the bird landed on Seattle pitcher James Paxton's shoulder.
Somehow Paxton didn't freak out, and he took it like a champ, standing still.
Unlike what my reaction would be, he was smart enough to realize there's not much you can do when a 10-pound bird is trying to land on you.
While likely a random landing, the bald eagle's choice has us wondering a motive as Paxton is Canadian.