It was the most clear lodged ball you might ever see. It hit the crease between the wall and the warning track on the fly and came to a dead stop instantly.

“It hit the crease between the wall and the warning track on the fly and came to a dead stop instantly.”
So, all that was required and did happen, he merely went over to it and picked it up. Did not have to pry it out.
Happy Halloween!
'curious to know how many times it's happened at that stadium...???