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Pirates Reliever Dennis Santana Involved in Altercation with Fan During Game with Tigers
- During the second matchup of Thursday’s doubleheader at Comerica Park, Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Dennis Santana got into a physical confrontation with a spectator while facing the Detroit Tigers.
- Santana entered the game during the ninth inning and managed to get one out before play was halted for a 75-minute rain delay, during which he had a verbal confrontation with a fan and then tried to swing at them.
- Videos posted to social media showed Santana leaping and swiping at the fan, who was then ejected by stadium security; teammates and coaches restrained Santana as the situation escalated.
- Santana, 29, described himself as typically calm and noted that the fan "crossed the line a few times." He expressed regret over his actions and spoke about the situation with manager Don Kelly following the game.
- Santana has posted a 1.74 ERA with five saves this season and remains a key pitcher for the Pirates, while MLB plans to investigate the altercation and may consider discipline.
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Pirates reliever Dennis Santana swings at fan who 'crossed the line' during fiery altercation
Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Dennis Santana swung at a fan during a doubleheader on Thursday night, claiming the individual "crossed the line." The fan was reportedly ejected.
Pittsburgh Pirates Reliever Dennis Santana Throws Punch At Fan Who Taunted Him In Bullpen
Somehow, things continue to go from bad to worse for the Pittsburgh Pirates, who are staring down their seventh consecutive losing season. This time, their problems involve relief pitcher Dennis Santana after he threw a punch at a fan who appeared to be taunting him from above the bullpen at Comerica Park in Detroit. Video of the incident appears to show the fan and Santana engaging in a verbal altercation before bullpen security attempted to st…
Pirates' Dennis Santana remorseful after fan altercation at Comerica Park
Jun. 20—DETROIT — Dennis Santana has been in major league baseball for eight seasons. Not once has the right-handed reliever had a known issue with fans during a game. That was until Thursday evening at Comerica Park.
By DAVE HOGG DETROIT (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Dennis Santana got into an altercation with a fan who he said “crossed the line” during Game 2 of a doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers on Thursday. At one point, Santana was seen jumping toward the fan and apparently attempting to hit him with his hand. “You guys know me, I’m a pretty easy-going guy. I’ve never had any issues with any of the teams I’ve played for,” Santana told reporte…
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