A man is in serious condition after falling from stands of about 20 feet during a Pittsburgh Pirates home game at PNC Park on Wednesday.
The incident took place during the seventh inning while the Pirates were playing against the Chicago Cubs. Witnesses reported seeing the man fall unexpectedly, landing in the area near the right field.
This alarming event caused the game to come to a stop as players and fans looked on in disbelief.
The fall happened right after a player named Andrew McCutchen hit a double, leading to a pause in the game that lasted around 10 minutes.
Medical staff quickly arrived to help the injured fan, who was then taken to a nearby hospital where he remains in serious condition. Despite the interruption, the Pirates managed to win the game narrowly, with a final score of 4-3.
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Since the horrific video has circulated online, many people have been discussing how this might have happened, but there hasn’t been any official word on whether it was an accident or intentional.
The baseball community has come together to support the fan, with players like Andrew McCutchen sharing their hopes for the fan’s recovery.
He expressed his sorrow about the situation, saying, “I’m really saddened by what happened tonight. I can’t stop thinking about that guy and his family. I am praying for him. Let’s keep his loved ones in our thoughts and hold our families a little tighter tonight. I hope he makes it through this. God bless you all. Good night.”
One fan online wrote, “Seeing that person fall over the railing at the Pirates game might be the most shocking thing I’ve ever witnessed at a sporting event. I’m praying they’re okay. I’ve never seen anything like that. Oh my God.”
Sports reporter Hannah Mears shared her thoughts as well, saying, “I’m sending many prayers to the fan who fell from the Clemente wall. We don’t know exactly what led to this, but the medical team took the fan off the field. Thoughts and prayers are with them.”
Another fan commented, “It was a tough game tonight, and the scene was heartbreaking. Sending thoughts and prayers to everyone affected by tonight’s incident at PNC Park. It’s just an incredibly sad situation.”