Jackson Chourio made a new friend at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday.
The Milwaukee Brewers superstar had an unexpected visitor during Game 3 of the National League Championship Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Los Angeles Dodgers when a praying mantis decided to make itself comfortable on the outfielder’s shoulder.
And unlike opposing pitchers throughout this postseason, this little guy wasn’t intimidated by Chourio.
Television cameras caught the hilarious encounter as Chourio noticed the green insect perched on his left shoulder and attempted to brush it away. The praying mantis wasn’t having it, quickly relocating to his right shoulder as the 22-year-old struggled to shake his new friend.
Chourio couldn’t stop smiling throughout the ordeal, providing one of the funniest moments of the postseason.
Jackson Chourio made a new friend 😭 pic.twitter.com/G51xSSJaBA
— MLB (@MLB) October 15, 2026 3 A praying mantis lands on the shoulder of Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Jackson Chourio No. 11 during Game 3 of the NLCS between the Milwaukee Brewers and Los Angeles Dodgers. Jackson Chourio vs. Praying Mantis @MLBONFOX pic.twitter.com/f9kBunnqHI
— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) October 15...