CINCINNATI, Ohio (WJW) — The Cleveland Guardians beat the Cincinnati Reds in the first game of the Ohio Cup series. But, it didn’t come without a little extra action.
Before the ninth inning, a Reds fan made his way onto the field of the Great American Ball Park.
A series of action shots, captured by Andy Lyons and provided to FOX 8 courtesy of Getty Images, show the Florida man on the field with a smile and his hands up before doing a backflip. An officer can be seen in the photograph ready to deploy a taser. And, in the next shot — the officer makes contact.
Video taken by Chase Younts shows the fan, identified as 19-year-old William Hendon, running from left field while a security guard follows close behind.
The teen “then flipped over a possible Taser, stuck the landing, and ran 15 feet before direct connection on a second Taser attempt,” Younts told Storyful.
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CINCINNATI, OHIO – JUNE 11: An unidentified fan runs on the field before the ninth inning of the Cincinnati Reds against Cleveland Guardians at Great American Ball Park on June 11, 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) -
CINCINNATI, OHIO – JUNE 11: An unidentified fan runs on the field before the ninth inning of the Cincinnati Reds against Cleveland Guardians at Great American Ball Park on June 11, 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) -
CINCINNATI, OHIO – JUNE 11: An unidentified fan does a flip on the field before the ninth inning of the Cincinnati Reds against Cleveland Guardians at Great American Ball Park on June 11, 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) -
CINCINNATI, OHIO – JUNE 11: An unidentified fan does a flip on the field before the ninth inning of the Cincinnati Reds against Cleveland Guardians at Great American Ball Park on June 11, 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) -
CINCINNATI, OHIO – JUNE 11: An unidentified fan is tased by a police officer as he runs on the field before the ninth inning of the Cincinnati Reds against Cleveland Guardians at Great American Ball Park on June 11, 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) -
CINCINNATI, OHIO – JUNE 11: An unidentified fan is tased by a police officer as he runs on the field before the ninth inning of the Cincinnati Reds against Cleveland Guardians at Great American Ball Park on June 11, 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) -
CINCINNATI, OHIO – JUNE 11: An unidentified fan is tased by a police officer as he runs on the field before the ninth inning of the Cincinnati Reds against Cleveland Guardians at Great American Ball Park on June 11, 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) -
CINCINNATI, OHIO – JUNE 11: An unidentified fan is tased by a police officer as he runs on the field before the ninth inning of the Cincinnati Reds against Cleveland Guardians at Great American Ball Park on June 11, 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) -
CINCINNATI, OHIO – JUNE 11: An unidentified fan is tased by a police officer as he runs on the field before the ninth inning of the Cincinnati Reds against Cleveland Guardians at Great American Ball Park on June 11, 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
According to NBC affiliate WLWT, Hendon was arrested and charged with two misdemeanor counts: criminal trespassing and obstructing official business.
During his court appearance Wednesday, the 19-year-old pleaded not guilty. He was released from custody pending his next court appearance on July 3, WLWT reported.
The judge also ordered Hendon to stay away from Great American Ball Park.
The Guardians won the game 5-3. The second of the two-game series is tonight, Wednesday, June 12 in Cincinnati.
