UPDATE: The Colorado Rockies told a local TV reporter that the fan did not use a racial slur.
Original story:
A fan during the Rockies-Marlins game at Coors Field was picked up by field mics uttering a racial slur toward Marlins outfielder Lewis Brinson on Sunday.
The incident came in the top of the ninth inning and the fan can clearly be heard on the broadcast as he yells the n-word during the at-bat.
Fans and media were outraged and voiced their disgust on social media, where many called for the Rockies to find the fan and hold him accountable.
There was no word yet on whether or not the fan was identified by the Rockies or stadium security.
There has seemingly been a spike in fan behavior directed toward athletes this year, with several incidents during the NBA playoffs of fans throwing objects or, in one case, spitting on, players.
Last month, Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo was hit by a baseball thrown back onto the field at Yankees Stadium by a fan.
The fans have been banned from the ballpark for life in all instances.
It remains to be seen if and how the fan at Coors Field is caught and disciplined.
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