Pirates Suspend Employee Following Fan Altercation

The Pirates have suspended a gameday employee after a physical confrontation with a fan following Sunday’s game against the Padres at PNC Park. Footage of the incident shows the employee punching the fan multiple times before retaliating with his belt after reportedly being spit on. The Pirates condemned the behavior, calling it "entirely unacceptable," and confirmed an ongoing investigation into the matter.

This incident comes on the heels of another safety concern at PNC Park when 20-year-old fan Kavan Markwood fell over the 21-foot Clemente Wall last week. Initially in critical condition, Markwood is now awake and responsive, with police treating the fall as accidental. The back-to-back incidents raise concerns about security and fan interactions at the stadium.