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Baxter the D-backs mascot takes offense to Addison Russell’s thrown bat

Apr 7, 2016, 9:57 PM | Updated: 10:55 pm

Accidents happen. But sometimes when two sides are involved, perception leads to one of those sides taking more offense than perhaps is necessary.

Such was the case Thursday when Cubs batter Addison Russell lost the grip on a swing and watched as his bat whirled right at Baxter, the Arizona Diamondbacks’ mascot. Or was it an accident?

Baxter certainly didn’t feel it was the former.

The baseball-loving bobcat picked up the tossed bat and made a few menacing gestures toward the field, even jumping on the dugout roof to express his displeasure.

If he spoke, we’re certain he would’ve had a few choice words for the Chicago shortstop. Probably something like (translated), “Grown, hiss, meow. Growl.”

Here are a few more angles of the incident. You be the judge.

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