A collision occurred before a minor league game involving a Dodgers outfielder. Alek Thomas, who plays for the Oklahoma City team, was struck by a motor scooter driven by the Sacramento River Cats mascot, Dinger. The incident happened at Sutter Health Park on Saturday.

The mascot was participating in the team's "Christmas in July" promotion, wearing a Santa hat and red vest. Thomas, 26, was running out to the field when he was hit by the scooter. Both the player and the mascot fell to the ground.

Further details about the incident are available from The Sacramento Bee, which reported on the collision. The outcome of the incident is not specified in initial reports.