On a recent Sunday night, the Chicago Cubs honored baseball legend Ryne Sandberg with a statue unveiling at Wrigley Field. This event brought together fans of both past and present, including a surprise appearance by musician Dave Matthews.
During the Sunday Night Baseball broadcast on ESPN featuring the Cubs against the New York Mets, cameras caught a glimpse of Dave Matthews in the crowd. Announcer Jon ‘Boog’ Sciambi was visibly excited by the sighting, exclaiming, ‘Hey look, it’s Dave Matthews! Seriously? Pretty cool.’
The broadcast took a humorous turn when another fan wearing a Dave Matthews Band t-shirt was shown in the bleachers. This prompted playful banter among the announcers, with Sciambi jokingly instructing the fan to ‘Bring that beer to Dave Matthews.’
Amidst the baseball action, the SNB crew continued to engage with the fan in the Dave Matthews shirt, encouraging him to capture a photo of the musician who was seated behind the plate.
The light-hearted exchange added a fun element to the game, with David Cone joining in on the playful teasing. Despite the jokes, it was a memorable night for the Cubs fan who unknowingly became part of the broadcast excitement.
Overall, the unexpected appearance of Dave Matthews at Wrigley Field brought a touch of celebrity to the baseball game, creating a unique moment for fans and viewers alike.
