Most all baseball teams have mascots, but a few teams have very special ones. The Milwaukee Brewers, Pittsburgh Pirates and the Washington Nationals have something that few teams in the major leagues have: mascot races. Though these are the three big racing teams, in recent years other teams have joined them: the Tampa Bay Rays have a Pepsi/Aquafina/Sierra Mist race, the Texas Rangers have a Dot Race, the Houston Astros have Hot Sauce Races, the Braves a Tool Race, and the Orioles, Indians and Royals all have hot dog races. The Cincinati Reds, who have three mascots, race each other each game.

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In the early 90's, after the retirement of mascot Bernie, the Brewers were looking for something to keep fans excited. What they came up with was a race of various styles of sausage held before the bottom of the sixth inning of each home game. Sponsored by a local sausage company, a bratwurst (Brett Wurst), kielbasa (Stosh), Italian sausage (Guido), hot dog (Frankie Furter) and chorizo (Cinco) fly from third base around home towards first base on the warning track as the official Klement's Racing Sausages. Current standings put Brett Wurst in the lead with 18 wins.

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The Pittsburgh Pierogis were introduced a few years later, in 1999. Jalapeno Hannah, Cheese Chester, Sauerkraut Saul and Oliver Onion run the same lines as the sausages, even traveling to Milwaukee for a five on four food competition when the Pirates play the Brewers.

The Pierogies also made a stop at National's Park in DC, where President Teddy chased the snacks with a fork and knife in hand. Teddy is one of the four national leaders that runs the race in Washington, all of whom are found on Mount Rushmore: Washington, Lincoln, Jefferson, and Roosevelt. The mascot racers wear period costumes and have caricature heads. Since the beginning of the races, Abe is far in the lead.

MLB Mascot Races - The "Running Of" at Baseball Stadiums

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Milwaukee 6390-21 7-1/4-Inch 15-Amp Tilt-Lok Circular Saw Feature

15-amp, 5,800 rpm, and 3-1/4-horsepower motor with spindle lock and quick-lock cord
Locking, tilting main handle adjusts for comfort
Aircraft aluminum shoe and soft-grip handle
Kit includes 6390-20 saw, blade, wrench, and case
13-3/4 inches, 10.4 pounds, 5-year warranty

Milwaukee 6390-21 7-1/4-Inch 15-Amp Tilt-Lok Circular Saw Overview

This saw's bade can bevel to 50 degrees and offers superior visibility and a clear sight line from either side. An eight position cushioned top handle adjusts to any cutting application for the best ergonomic grip, maximizing comfort and control. It has helical steel gears, a 22 amp switch, 120 volts AC/DC, and 5800 rpm. The 5/8-inch spindle and double insulated construction and lightweight 7-1/4-inch right blade saw with Milwaukee's exclusive Tilt-Lok main handle adjusts to the work for most comfortable work position and is the most revolutionary concept for circular saws in years Weighing in at 10.4 pounds and featuring a powerful Milwaukee built 15-amp motor, this saw provides 3.25 maximum horsepower and offers a great power to weight ratio.

Milwaukee 6390-21 7-1/4-Inch 15-Amp Tilt-Lok Circular Saw Specifications

Whether you're in the market for your first 7-1/4-inch circular saw or you're looking to replace an old standby, the Milwaukee 6390-21 is worth a look. Powered by a 15 amp, 3.25-horsepower motor, the saw starts smoothly, cuts evenly, and handles virtually any material with ease. The lightest-weight saw in its class, the Milwaukee definitely is built with the user in mind. The Milwaukee-exclusive, eight-position Tilt-Loc handle provides optimized comfort and control in a wide variety of applications. A one-touch spindle lock button makes blade changes a snap. Easy-access depth and bevel adjustments, a full 50-degree bevel capacity, and a clear line of sight make it easy to get an accurate cut every time. --Carl Thress