Dennis Santana de Pirates swayed to Fan who “crossed the line” at the game Tigers

Pirates of Pittsburgh The relief launcher Dennis Santana made a swing in a fan during the double header of Thursday evening against the Detroit Tigers after having said that the individual “had crossed the line”.

The incident took place near the visitor learning During the seventh round of the second match. Santana refused to discuss the details of what caused the altercation.

“You know me – I am a calm type of type,” said Santana through an interpreter after the match.

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“I have never had a problem for any of the teams for which I played. This guy has crossed the line several times.”

He was pressed further but refused to develop what prompted him to jump and swing the fan in the stands.

“He crossed the line, and I would like to leave that. I have never done anything like in my eight years in baseball.”

The notch launcher of Pittsburgh Pirates, Dennis Santana, # 60, delivers the ball to Miami Marlins to PNC Park on June 11, 2025. (Philip G. Images Pavely-Imagn)

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Several online shared videos have shown that Santana was approaching the area where the fan stood. He seemed to stand next to a security guard or an officer and pointed out in the direction of the fan before jumping and taking a swing. He was withdrawn by a teammate before leaving the enclosure of the Lights.

A Detroit Tigers The spokesman confirmed Athletics that the fan was ejected from the game.

Santana said he had spoken to manager Don Kelly and expressed “regret” for his reaction, adding: “You know that I am a professional”.

The Pittsburgh Pirates launcher, Dennis Santana, n ° 60, against Arizona Diamondbacks in Chase Field on May 27, 2025. (Images of Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn)

Santana entered the ninth round match, launching a striker before the match was delayed by the rain. The pirates won, 8-4.