Animal rights activists removed from Dodger after running onto field during protest over hot dogs

A handful of animal rights activists were removed by security officials at Dodgers stadium Sunday, July 3, after running onto the baseball field during the team's game against the Colorado Rockies.The activists held signs and ran on the field during the ninth inning.A group called Direct Action Everywhere later sent an e-mail taking credit for the protest, saying the five activists were protesting what they consider cruel treatment of "piglets" used to make Farmer John's Dodger Dogs, the stadium's signature hot dogs.