Diamondbacks’ Jean Segura is nearly run over by a toothbrush
May 11, 2016, 1:34 PM | Updated: 7:53 pm
9 out of 10 dentists recommend not getting run over by a toothbrush. pic.twitter.com/c7RWDJHqDh
— Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) May 11, 2016
Jean Segura had quite an eventful first two innings in his Diamondbacks’ series finale against the Rockies.
The Arizona infielder extended his hitting streak to nine games with a lead-off double, then got thrown out trying to steal third. But during an inning break, the hot-hitting Segura had a brush with death.
Why?
Like most MLB teams, Colorado has its unique version of a mascot race. The Diamondbacks have their Legends race, the Nationals have the racing presidents and Milwaukee has its famous sausage race.
Colorado has a very curious event called the Tooth Trot, a race between a toothbrush, tube of toothpaste and a tooth.
The Rockies apologized for conveniently nearly erasing a red-hot opponent like a cavity, but here’s to betting Segura will become bit sensitive to the Tooth Trot after he had little time to braces himself for the collision.
.@Dbacks The Tooth Trot can get intense at times. Please send our apologies to Segura. 😬 pic.twitter.com/1Ph5ZVvlHw
— Colorado Rockies (@Rockies) May 11, 2016