The San Diego Padres had an extra defender on the field for Game 2 of the NLDS. The Los Angeles Dodgers didn't seem to object.

A pivotal eighth inning on Wednesday was interrupted when a goose nestled into the outfield behind second base. The Dodger Stadium fans enjoyed the interloper, but there was no immediate action as the two teams chose to play on.

The Los Angeles Audobon Society identified the goose as a Greater White-Fronted Goose, a species that often passes through Los Angeles on its way south for winter. Since the birds migrate at night, the Society speculated it could have been disoriented by the Dodger Stadium lights.

The goose would last on the field for just one batter. Dodgers second baseman Gavin Lux hit a single off Padres reliever Nick Martinez, whom the Padres pulled for closer Josh Hader to attempt a four-out save.

As the Padres switched pitchers, the Dodger Stadium grounds crew moved in to remove the goose. It took some effort, but it was eventually captured, wrapped in a towel and taken off the field.

Unfortunately for Dodgers fans and merchandisers who were hoping for Rally Goose™ to become a thing, Hader ended the inning with a walk of Trayce Thompson and flyout from Austin Barnes.

The score remained 5-3 Padres, a score that held for a series-tying San Diego win.