After a five-year hiatus, a Rally Squirrel emerged yet again at a Cardinals game.

In the seventh inning of a tie game between the Cardinals and Tigers at Busch Stadium on Saturday, the action was temporarily halted due to a furry friend making a dash across the diamond.

Just as Tigers pitcher Will Vest was ready to throw his next pitch to the Cardinals¡¯ Lars Nootbaar, the Rally Squirrel sprinted and stopped behind the mound. A few brief pauses and possible poses for the cameras ensued before the squirrel sprinted up the right-field line and to the tarp near the stands.

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Ironically enough, the Rally Squirrel¡¯s last appearance came during a Cardinals-Tigers game at Comerica Park late in 2018. First appearing for the Cardinals in Game 4 of the 2011 National League Division Series against the Phillies, the Rally Squirrel has become St. Louis¡¯ unofficial mascot and rallying cry.

While unsuccessful in helping the Cards to a victory on Saturday like it did in previous attempts, one can¡¯t fault this little critter for trying to steal the show and get St. Louis¡¯ season back on track.