The Pirates’ PNC Park holds 38,747 people
Matthew Henry
BBC Sport journalist
A man is in a critical condition in hospital after falling 20 feet from a stand onto the field of play at a Pittsburgh Pirates Major League Baseball game.
The spectator fell over the railing at the Pirates’ PNC Park during the seventh innings of the match against the Chicago Cubs.
He received treatment from emergency services and the two teams’ medical staff before being taken to Allegheny General Hospital, the Pirates said.
“I’m thinking about his family and him right now,” Cubs manager Craig Counsell said.
“Obviously scary. I didn’t see it happen, but I saw it out there after the play. I just hope everything turns out OK.”
The players were visibly shaken by the incident
The game was stopped for around 10 minutes to allow the man to be given medical attention before being taken from the field on a cart.
Pirates player Andrew McCutchen said: “Truly hate what happened tonight.
“Can’t 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 through.”
Pittsburgh Public Safety also confirmed police are investigating the incident.
“Pittsburgh Emergency Medical Services field medics treated him on scene until he could be transported to the hospital in critical condition,” it said.
Play resumed after the man was taken to hospital with Pittsburgh winning 4-2
