The last inning of Saturday night’s White Sox-Cubs game was delayed several minutes when two fans trespassed onto Guaranteed Rate Field.
One man was chased and tackled by security guards while the teams were warming up for the bottom of the ninth inning, according to footage taken by fans at the game. The incident occurred at approximately 11 p.m., according to Chicago police.More Top Picks Best Whirlpool Tubs
Moments later another man was seen lying on the ground at the bottom of the left-center field. He sustained a lower leg injury during the incident and was taken off the field in a medical cart. He was then transported to Insight Hospital in good condition, according to police.
Following the delay, the intra-city rivalry game concluded with the Cubs winning 3-1.
Joseph Vega, 19, of Archer Heights, and Edgar Medina, 29, of Wicker Park, were charged with a felony count of criminal trespass, according to court records.
Multiple witnesses told police the men jumped over the wall and entered the field of play while 30,000 to 40,000 people were in attendance for the game, according to police reports.
After he was arrested, Vega told officers he was aware he was not supposed to be on the field, the reports said.
Vega appeared in court on Sunday and was released while the case is pending. Medina did not appear due to his hospital stay, but was also ordered released from custody.
A Cook County judge ordered Vega and Medina to stay away from Guaranteed Rate Field.