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A real buzzkill: Padres players flee bee swarms

PEORIA, Ariz. -- The sound of buzzing interrupted the crack of the bat as a swarm of bees sent San Diego Padres players running for cover during practice in Arizona.

Bees swarmed the batting cage while the Padres infielders were taking batting practice Tuesday. Their reaction was about what you'd expect. pic.twitter.com/1Gkk1HTikm

Video posted on MLB.com shows players practicing Tuesday suddenly start running away when they notice the bees.

The team was at the Peoria Sports Complex in Peoria, Arizona, for spring training.

Practice resumed after a brief pause.