Pittsburgh Pirates Employee Suspended Over Role In Wild Fistfight With Fan
tmz.comPublished: 5/6/2025
Summary
A Pittsburgh Pirates employee was suspended after a violent incident involving an angry fan at PNC Park. The fight, which saw an usher use his belt as a weapon, escalated when a fan began spitting blood on him, prompting police intervention. Earlier that day, the team dealt with a minor injury to a underage person who fell onto the field and broke his skull. The Pirates have criticized the employee's behavior, stating it was unacceptable and leading to immediate suspension.