MLB Fan In 'Critical Condition' After PNC Park Outfield Wall Fall
MLB Fan In 'Critical Condition' ... After Outfield Wall Fall
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10:40 AM PT -- The Pirates acknowledged the incident prior to their game against the Cubs on Thursday morning ... taking a moment to offer prayers for the fan and recognize the medical personnel who helped rush him to the hospital.
The Pirates took a moment before the national anthem to acknowledge what happened last evening, provide a statement from owner Bob Nutting and thank the first responders who helped assist the injured fan. pic.twitter.com/u2bP0dzQgm
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6:21 AM PT -- Authorities in Pittsburgh say the fan is currently at a local Pittsburgh hospital in "critical condition."
No further updates regarding his health were given ... though they added they believe the incident was an accidental one.
An MLB fan sustained significant injuries in a fall from a PNC Park outfield wall on Wednesday night ... and the scene was so horrifying, Pirates manager Derek Shelton asked afterward for "everybody to keep him in their prayers."
The Pirates dugout immediately demanding help for the fan that fell.
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Look for the helpers. I cannot express how much I hope they are OK. pic.twitter.com/G4MFctsGkH
The terrifying situation unfolded in the seventh inning of the Pirates vs. Cubs matchup ... when a man jumped up from his seat in right field -- and then suddenly tumbled all the way to the warning track that was roughly 20 feet below him.
He appeared to flip over multiple times in the air before he came crashing to the ground.
Trainers raced out to tend to him immediately, though he never appeared to move. He was ultimately strapped to a stretcher ... and taken to a nearby hospital.
Neither Shelton nor his team had an update on his condition following the conclusion of the game ... but the Pittsburgh coach was clearly rattled by the incident.
"It's extremely unfortunate," he said when addressing the matter ... before adding, "I mean, that's an understatement."
The game was delayed while the man was being tended to -- although play did eventually resume. The Pirates won, 4-3 ... but it's clear, the outcome of the game was the furthest thing from anyone's minds.
