US EditionHello Kitty Brings Massive Crowds to Oracle Park for SF Giants vs. Braves Game
- On June 8, 2025, a grease fire from a food cart behind home plate prompted a brief evacuation of fans and players at the San Francisco Giants' stadium shortly before their game against the Braves.
- The fire occurred just before 11 a.m. And was quickly extinguished, allowing the game to proceed without disruption amid large crowds drawn by a Hello Kitty promotion.
- Thousands of fans lined up for hours to receive Hello Kitty jerseys, filling the 42,300-seat stadium and creating a festive atmosphere despite the Braves’ ongoing struggles.
- The Braves entered the game with a 27-36 record, 12.5 games behind in the NL East, facing a six-game losing streak and bullpen mismanagement issues impacting performance.
- This combination of team challenges and fan enthusiasm highlights the Braves’ need for urgent improvements, while the Giants capitalized on home advantage during the popular event.
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Marin Independent Journal
Hello Kitty brings massive crowds to Oracle Park for SF Giants vs. Braves game
SAN FRANCISCO – Thousands of fans formed sprawling lines around Oracle Park hours before the Giants faced the floundering Braves on Sunday afternoon. Many were hoping for a sweep after the Giants won the first two games of the series in walk-offs, but almost all were braving the massive crowds in hopes of being one of the first 15,000 fans to receive a special Hello Kitty jersey. Hello Kitty is a Japanese cat mascot that has become popular both…
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