(Video) Pirates fan falls down from 21-feet wall during game against Cubs

In a tragic incident, a Pittsburgh Pirates fan fell from the 21-foot right field wall of the PNC Park onto the ground and was taken to a nearby hospital.

(Video) Pirates fan falls down from 21-feet wall during game against Cubs

Fan falls from 21-foot wall in PNC Park (Image via People Magazine)

On Wednesday, April 30, during the game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Chicago Cubs, an MLB fan was involved in a tragic incident. A Pirates fan watching the game at the PNC Park fell off a 21-foot wall and was left critically injured.

According to reports, this tragic incident took place in the bottom of the 7th inning when the Pirates were hitting. In a video that has gone viral on the internet, the fan fell off from the wall while the Pirates’ players rounded the bases.

As per the video, the fan seemed to be sitting in the front row seats. As Andrew McCutchen‘s shot bounced through the left side of the field, the fan seemingly got up to celebrate. Unfortunately, he would tumble down from 21-feet and into the field.

The medical teams would soon rush towards him to aid him while the game was briefly paused. He was later taken off the field in a cart. As per reports, the fan is critical at the moment.

The fence from where the fan fell on the ground is the tallest one in the PNC Park. The right field wall in this stadium is a 21-foot wall made in honor of franchise legend Roberto Clemente, who wear No.21 and guarded the right field.

Pittsburgh Pirates issue statement regarding the fan who was involved in this tragic incident

The game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Chicago Cubs on April 30 was briefly paused for a while after a tragic fan incident took place. An adult man fell from his seats and was bloodied after a huge impact on the ground.

Andrew McCutchen
Andrew McCutchen was left shocked as the incident occurred after his hit in the 7th inning (Image via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

A while later, the Pirates issued a statement regarding this incident on their social media account. In this, the National League Central side informed that the fan was transported to a nearby medical facility.

Tonight, during the seventh inning of the game at PNC Park, an adult male fell from the right field bleachers onto the field of play. Pittsburgh EMS, as well as the Pirates and Cubs athletic training teams and other PNC Park personnel reacted and responded immediately and administered care. He was transported to Allegheny General Hospital. No further information is available at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.

Pittsburgh Pirates said in a statement

In the past 15 years, at least two fans have tragically lost their lives as a result of such falls. One occurred at the Turner Field, the previous home of the Atlanta Braves, in 2015, and the other in 2011 at the home stadium of the Texas Rangers.

Pirates star Andrew McCutchen sends prayer to fan after tragic incident at PNC Park

The tragic fan incident at the PNC Park has sent a huge shockwave across the MLB community. After the game, Pittsburgh Pirates star Andrew McCutchen send prayers to the fan who got severely injured in this game.

Andrew McCutchen
Andrew McCutchen (Image via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

The tragic moment occurred after McCutchen had fired a ball through the left field of the Cubs. As he rounded off the bases, the fan fell from the stands.

The veteran MLB star was left concerned on the field with his hands above his head and his face. In a post on X, McCutchen expressed that he could not stop thinking about the guy and prayed for his recovery.

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

Andrew McCutchen on X

The players would take a knee while praying for the fan on the field. The game was restarted after a 10-minute delay. The Pirates ended up winning the game 4-3 and snapped a 3-game losing run.

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