The Pittsburgh Pirates and the city itself remains in somewhat of a state of shock after a fan fell from the outfield seats onto the field at PNC Park during Wednesday night’s game against the Chicago Cubs.
The unidentified man was transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition after the incident, which delayed the game in the bottom of the seventh inning.
“Even though it’s 350 feet away or whatever it is, the fact of how it went down … laying motionless while the play is going on,” Pirates manager Derek Shelton said in his postgame news conference.
He said the players and coaches in the dugout, along with the umpires, could all see what was going on at the time.
“It’s extremely unfortunate. I mean, that’s an understatement.”
According to Pirates reporter Cassidy Wood, Shelton cut his press conference short after making the statement.
Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen also offered words of support on social media after the game.
“Truly hate what happened tonight. Cant help but think about that guy, his family and friends. I pray tonight for him. Let us think about his loved ones and hug our families a little tighter tonight. I hope he pulls thru. May God Bless you all. Good night,” McCutchen wrote on X, concluding with a praying hands emoji.
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