- Fan could be heard shouting racist slur on TV broadcast
- Club says it has started investigation into Sunday’s incident
Lewis Brinson of the Miami Marlins was targeted by a fan at Coors Field who repeatedly shouted a racist slur at the black outfielder when he batted in the ninth inning Sunday. The slur was clearly heard on the Bally Sports Florida telecast of the Marlins’ 13-8 loss to the Colorado Rockies.
The Rockies condemned the fan’s conduct in a statement released Sunday night. “The Colorado Rockies are disgusted at the racial slur by a fan directed at the Marlins’ Lewis Brinson during the ninth inning of today’s game,” the team said. “Although the subject was not identified prior to the end of the game, the Rockies are still investigating this incident.
