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Wild hail storm delays Padres-Rockies game

Oh, hail no.

Friday's Padres-Rockies game was delayed in the top of the ninth inning at Coors Field after the Rocky Mountain sky opened up for an unusual downpour of rain and hail.

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Rockies players rushed off the field with gloves over their heads as thunder also shook the stadium, according to fans at the game.

— Mark Haas (@markhaastv) September 17, 2016

The skies have opened up and it's hailing like crazy. So, there's that... pic.twitter.com/2V0Dr7HqwX

— Colorado Rockies (@Rockies) September 17, 2016

The Padres led 7-5 at the time of the delay.