Spring training is in full swing, and the action is heating up in the MLB. But during the Cactus League matchup between the Chicago Cubs and San Francisco Giants at Hohokam Stadium in Mesa, Arizona, things took an unexpected turn.
In the first inning, an emergency announcement left fans puzzled as the game continued. The message urged attendees to “please cease operations and leave the building,” prompting some fans to head for the exits. Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported on the incident, and John Shea from The San Francisco Standard shared a video of the moment.
“Emergency has been reported” at Scottsdale Stadium. Robbie Ray keeps pitching. Fans confused. Umps say play on. Wild moment in the Cactus League. Check out this video. pic.twitter.com/XNd3yDVnTB
— John Shea (@JohnSheaHey) February 22, 2026
An hour later, Shea clarified the situation: it turns out someone smoking in a restroom set off the alarm, triggering the unexpected evacuation call. Thankfully, it was a false alarm, and no one was harmed. The game resumed, leaving fans with a memorable story from their day at the ballpark.
As for the on-field action, the Cubs were eager to notch their first win of spring training after losses to the Chicago White Sox and Texas Rangers. Meanwhile, the Giants entered the game with momentum, boasting a 1-0 record after defeating the Seattle Mariners. With the alarm incident behind them, both teams focused on honing their skills for the upcoming season.