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Chicago Cubs fans send prayers for fan who fell from wall during game against Pirates

Jordan SiglerBy 3 Mins Read
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Chicago Cubs left fielder Ian Happ (8) and shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) and second baseman Nico Hoerner (2) are visibly shaken as Pittsburgh Pirates medical personnel (not pictured) cart a fan who fell from the stands to the field to an ambulance as the Pirates batted against the Chicago Cubs during the seventh inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

There was a scary moment during Wednesday night’s matchup between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park.

The Cubs and Pirates were playing the second contest of their three-game series. Chicago won Tuesday night’s matchup 9-0. On Wednesday, the Pirates got revenge on the Cubs by winning 4-3.

A fan fell during the Chicago Cubs’ game on Wednesday

Stadium security and Pittsburgh Pirates medical personnel cart a fan who fell from the stands to the field to an ambulance as the Pirates batted against the Chicago Cubs during the seventh inningat PNC Park.
Stadium security and Pittsburgh Pirates medical personnel cart a fan who fell from the stands to the field to an ambulance as the Pirates batted against the Chicago Cubs during the seventh inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

 

The game had to be stopped during the seventh inning when a fan was seen falling over the center field wall and landing on the warning track. The fan appears to have fallen from the 21-foot Clemente Wall.

Per Ian Smith of KDKA, the fan was seriously injured from the fall. Video shows medical staff attending to the fan.

Per a statement by the Pirates, the fan responded to PNC Park personnel. They were transferred to a local hospital.

“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,” the statement reads. “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.”

Prayers offered for the fan

Stadium security and Pittsburgh Pirates medical personnel rush to assist a fan who fell from the stands to the field as the Pirates batted against the Chicago Cubs during the seventh inningat PNC Park.
Stadium security and Pittsburgh Pirates medical personnel rush to assist a fan who fell from the stands to the field as the Pirates batted against the Chicago Cubs during the seventh inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

 

Fans on social media sent prayers to the injured party.

“That was very strange. It looked like he jumped? Prayers up, hope he’s okay,” wrote a fan.

“I’m wondering if he was drunk, jumped up in excitement at the play, and lost his balance as he was jumping… very sad, hope he’s ok,” posted another.

“My Prayers are for his family and the person injured,” commented a fan.

“Video of a fan jumping onto the field and landing awkwardly at the Cubs v. Pirates game. Hoping for the best,” posted another.

“Prayers up for this fan at the Cubs-Pirates game brutal fall,” posted a viewer.

“So a fan just fell from the stands at PNC Park. Didn’t look good,” wrote another.

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell is seen prior to a game against the Texas Rangers at Wrigley Field.
Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell is seen prior to a game against the Texas Rangers at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images

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