In English there are many idioms referencing baseball.
We say something came out of left field, when it (especially a problem) occurred unexpectedly.
The customer seemed really happy with his dinner and the service, so his complaint to the restaurant manager came out of left field.
CUNY - College of Staten Island - English Language Institute
Sunday, June 16, 2013
COME OUT OF LEFT FIELD
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