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Astros' mascot Orbit celebrates birthday with wacky antics

Published May. 31, 2015 7:51 p.m. ET

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Today was the day the Houston Astros decided to celebrate the birthday of their fuzzy green mascot, Orbit. 

Since Orbit is known for some pretty silly behavior on the field, the Astros were sure to honor that quirkiness with a day of Orbit-themed fun suited for the occasion.

First, he threw out the ceremonial first pitch: 

Then, for good measure, Orbit decided to strip down to underpants and run onto the field - prompting some mascot security guards (?) to intervene and restore order: 

All in all, Sunday's silliness was a pretty fun way to celebrate the birthday of one of MLB's wackiest mascots. 

(h/t MLB.com)

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