The art of fans running onto the field is something I will never quite understand, let alone try and do. In the past, there have been incidents where fans have come onto the field simply to jerk off and run around, and there have also been incidents where fans have come onto the field and tried to attack players or managers. Last night was something in between those two.

After Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki hit a jack to put the Rockies within one run of completing a five run comeback, a fan jumped onto the field. The fan charged at reliever Bob Howry, though he was decked with a clothesline before he could reach Howry.

“As soon as I turned around the guy clotheslined him and took him down,” said Howry. “He said, ‘What are you doing?’ I’m trying to give up home runs, what do you think?”

You’ve got to love the sense of humor Howry had during the incident. While he’s not that great of a reliever, it’s pretty well understood that he’s trying to get guys out. Knowing that, you’ve really got to credit the fan with one of the most ignorant questions in recent history. But more importantly, you have to credit the fan with being one of the biggest morons in recent history as well. Even on one of your worst days, when the chips are against you and you’re at a ball game where beer is readily available, why in the hell would you run on the field? That is, of course, unless you like getting hammered into the ground, carried out of the stadium in cuffs, and being banned from the ballpark for the rest of your life.

If I were a player, I’d be ready to throw down. You have no idea what the fans intentions are, or if they might have a blade or a gun. Hell, once you enter the field, you’re in the ring and you should be fair game. Anyone who is stupid enough to think they can attempt to take on a 25 man major league roster should get their face rearranged.