CHICAGO -- A 24-year-old man is facing criminal charges after running onto the field during a Cubs game and rushing a pitcher.
Chicago police say Brent Kowalkoski of Elmwood Park was charged with illegal conduct within a sports facility for rushing Cubs relief pitcher Bob Howry Monday night.
The incident happened after Howry gave up a three-run homer to the Colorado Rockies in the top of the ninth inning.
Howry was unharmed.
Police Captain Dolores Delougher says Kowalkoski was jailed overnight and released Tuesday morning.
Kowalkoski, who could not be reached for comment, is scheduled to appear in court July 26th.
The Cubs won the game 10-9.
Chicago police say Brent Kowalkoski of Elmwood Park was charged with illegal conduct within a sports facility for rushing Cubs relief pitcher Bob Howry Monday night.
The incident happened after Howry gave up a three-run homer to the Colorado Rockies in the top of the ninth inning.
Howry was unharmed.
Police Captain Dolores Delougher says Kowalkoski was jailed overnight and released Tuesday morning.
Kowalkoski, who could not be reached for comment, is scheduled to appear in court July 26th.
The Cubs won the game 10-9.
