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Rockies say no racial slurs were yelled at Lewis Brinson Fan
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The Rockieshave answers after aspectator at Coors Field was misheard yellingthe N- Shaq Lawson Men Jersey word at least twice while the Marlins' Lewis Brinson was batting in the ninth inning of Sunday's game.
Per Steve Staeger of 9 News in Denver, the Rockies say that no racial slurs were yelled, and the fan in question was actually trying to get the attention of the team's mascot, Dinger.
NEW: The Rockies tell me last nights incident was a fan shouting to get the attention of the Rockies mascot Dinger, not a racial slur. The Rockies have spoken to the fan who confirms this is the case. Theyve also reviewed video from the local broadcast.
Steve Staeger (@SteveStaeger)
Staeger reports that the fan in question was there with his wife and grandchildren, and he wanted to get the mascot's attention so he could grab a photograph with his family. Dinger was in a nearby section.
Audio of the incident was picked up by field microphones used for the game telecast. Per Staeger, no one on the field or the area behind home plate heard anything offensive.
The Rockies Payton Turner Men Jersey said in a statement Sunday night, believing they heard a slur, that they don't know who said the word but are "disgusted" by the act.
" Malcolm Butler Men Jersey Although the subject was not identified prior to the end of the game, the Rockies are still investigating this incident," the team said. "The Rockies have zero tolerance for any form of racism or discrimination, and any fan using derogatory language of any kind will be ejected and banned from Coors Field."
The supposed slurs during the plate appearance by Brinson, who is Black,came through loud and clear on the broadcast (you can ), although Marlins spokesman Jason Latimer told The A sociated Pre s that Brinson did not hear what was said.
"Neither Lewis, nor any other Marlins on the field or in the dugout, heard what was shouted,"the AP quoted Latimer as saying in a text me sage. "We brought the matter to the attention of the Rockies. How the matter is being handled, I would have to defer to them."
Marlins TV play-by-play announcer Paul Severino , however.He he was "disgusted" by what he heard.
"The level of hate that was displayed has no place in this world. Unfortunately its still far too prevalent. Charles Woodson Jersey We need to be better. And soon. Awful," he wrote.
Brinson had not commented on social media as of late Sunday. The outfielder went 2 for 4 with two RBIs in the game.
Media on Twitter questioned why the Rockies were unable to identify and punishthe offender in close to real time.
The fact that this person was not found immediately, that no stadium worker found out and, Brian Orakpo Jersey especially, that no fans pointed out the person is highly bothersome. Who are we?
Thomas Harding (@harding_at_mlb)
Couldn't identify a guy who shouted out the hard R so that everyone within range, & especially Lewis Brinson, heard it? No fan was disturbed enough to say or do something? They laughed it off? Applauded it? Guy knew his surroundings well enough to sense there'd be no consequences
Michael Lee (@MrMichaelLee)
What happened to Lewis Brinson today was disgusting. And the people who sat back and let someone say the n-word repeatedly at someone are just as guilty Shane Ray Men Jersey as the racist piece of ... that said it.
Ru sell Dorsey (@Ru s_Dorsey1)
To all the people who were sitting around the disgusting human who was yelling a racial slur at Lewis Brinson today in Colorado PLEASE come forward so this person can be identified and hopefully be permanently banned from ALL MLB stadiums. This cant be tolerated.
Kristie Rieken (@kristieAP)
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