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Pirates reliever Dennis Santana involved in fan altercation in win over Tigers
Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Dennis Santana was involved in a fan altercation during Game 2 of the Pirates' doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers on June 19. The altercation, which included a jumping swing by Santana, came during the 8-4 win by the Pirates at Comerica Park in Detroit on June 19 and was caught on camera and later surfaced on social media, including X (formerly Twitter). In the video, Santana was also seen exchanging words with fans along the wall in the Pirates' bullpen. Advertisement According to The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen, the fan, who appeared to be wearing what looked to be a Pirates' Roberto Clemente No. 21 jersey, was removed by Tigers security. After taking a swing at the fans, Santana was pulled back by a member of the Pirates' bullpen staff. REQUIRED READING: Colorado Rockies dig in against MLB's worst season ever: 'Go straight through it' Meeting with reporters outside of his locker at Comerica Park, Santana, through a team interpreter, confirmed that the altercation took place around the seventh inning of the second game of the doubleheader. He additionally said he didn't want to "get into" the details of what caused it. Advertisement "You guys know me. I'm a calm demeanor type of person. I've never had any issues for any of the teams that I've played for. I guess the guy crossed the line a few times and I would not like to get into it," Santana said. Asked further by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Noah Hiles whether the fans in the stands were chirping with him during the whole game or if it was one comment that escalated the altercation, Santana continued to deflect the question. "Like I said, you guys know me and you know my temper. I'm a calm person and they crossed the line a few times. I would like to leave it at that," Santana said. Advertisement Here's another look at the altercation between Santana and the fans: Santana came into pitch in the ninth inning with the game tied at 4-4, and got the first out of the inning by getting Zach McKinstry to fly out to center before the tarp came out for the second rain delay of the game. The 6-foot-2 right-hander now has a 1.72 ERA in 31 1/3 innings of work this season across 32 appearances. Paul Skenes earned the no-decision for the Pirates. The 2024 National League Rookie of the Year struck out nine hitters across six innings of work whole allowed two runs on three hits and five walks. The Pirates scored four runs in the top of the 10th inning to win it in extras. Advertisement Despite losing Game 2 of the doubleheader, the Tigers still took two of three against the Pirates to win the series. Detroit (48-28) leads the MLB in wins this season. There was another fan ejection in the game as three fans were ejected from behind home plate in the 10th inning after an involvement with Pirates outfielder Tommy Pham. The USA TODAY app gets you to the heart of the news — fast. Download for award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, the eNewspaper and more. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Pirates reliever Dennis Santana gets into fan altercation in win vs. Tigers
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Shocking moment MLB star swings at fan in heated exchange during game
A heated exchange between Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Dennis Santana and a fan turned violent when the reliever shockingly launched himself at the stands. With the 29-46 Pirates bottom of the National League Central, tensions appear to be taking their toll - both in the stands and the clubhouse. And during the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers, the frustrations boiled over for Santana as he lost his head. With the game heading into a rain delay, the 29-year-old was caught in a furious back-and-forth with a fan from the bullpen. But the exchange escalated to a shocking level when Santana launched himself upwards and swung his fist at the side of the spectator's face. In videos posted to social media, Santana appeared to fail to make contact and the fan quickly stepped back from the wall as the security guard accompanying the pitcher swiftly intervened. Pirates reliever Dennis Santana took a swing at a fan while in the bullpen at Comerica Park in Detroit. #MLB (via @_shadky) — The Comeback (@thecomeback) June 20, 2025 A member of the Pirates' bullpen staff could then by seen pulling Santana away before a teammate ushered him into the clubhouse to cool down. The fan appeared to be wearing a Tigers hat and a shirt honoring Pirates Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente. The Pirates have yet to address the incident but the Tigers confirmed that the fan had been ejected from Comerica Park, per The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen. The pirates had lost the opening game of the doubleheader 9–2. The second game was tied at 4-4 before heading into a rain delay in the ninth inning but Pittsburgh managed to clinch an 8-4 10th-inning win once play resumed. Santana is enjoying one of his best seasons on the mound, recording a 1.74 ERA heading into Thursday with 25 strikeouts. The journeyman is in his eighth season in the major leagues and his second with the Pirates after stints with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Texas Rangers, New York Mets, and New York Yankees. MLB will likely investigate the incident. In 2023, Angels' Anthony Rendon was punished after he grabbed an Athletics fan pestering him. He received a five-game suspension, cut to four, and paid an undisclosed fine for the incident. It isn't the only incident to have rocked the Pirates this season. In May, a Pittsburgh Pirates employee was caught in a shocking violent altercation with a fan at PNC Park. In April, a Pirates fan fell 21ft from a stadium wall and suffered serious injuries The staff member hurled punches and even attempted to whip the fan with a belt after their heated exchange of words came to blows. The game day employee was suspended by the MLB team following the wild scenes. That altercation came just one week after Pirates fan Kavan Markwood slipped off a railing and fell from a 21-foot wall onto the field during the seventh inning of Pittsburgh's win over the Chicago Cubs. He was rushed to hospital in critical condition after the horrific plunge, which left him with a broken neck, back and collarbone. Around a week after Markwood's fall, doctors revealed he had made 'really remarkable progress'. His friend, Evan Kirkwood, was arrested for buying Markwood just two beers - because he's underage. Kirkwood, 21, told police investigating the incident that he bought friend Kavan Markwood, 20, the beers during the game against the Chicago Cubs on April 30. Pirates icon McCutchen could be seen with his head in his hands in the immediate aftermath of the incident, while Pittsburgh owner Bob Nutting released a heartfelt statement, saying 'we are all deeply saddened and truly heartbroken'.
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Pirates reliever Dennis Santana involved in altercation with fan during game with Tigers
DETROIT (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Dennis Santana was involved in an altercation with a fan during the second game of Thursday's doubleheader with the Detroit Tigers and at one point is seen leaping and swiping at the person. In videos posted to social media, Santana can be seen pointing out the fan to a police officer before jumping and swinging at the person who is in the front row above the Pittsburgh bullpen at Comerica Park. Advertisement The fan appeared to be wearing a Tigers hat and a shirt honoring Pirates Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente. After jumping at the fan, Santana was escorted away by Pirates bullpen personnel and held back by a teammate. He entered the game in the ninth inning, pitching to one batter before the game was delayed by rain. The Pirates won, 8-4. ___ AP MLB: Dave Hogg, The Associated Press
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Pirates reliever Dennis Santana involved in altercation with fan during game with Tigers
DETROIT (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Dennis Santana was involved in an altercation with a fan during the second game of Thursday's doubleheader with the Detroit Tigers and at one point is seen leaping and swiping at the person. In videos posted to social media, Santana can be seen pointing out the fan to a police officer before jumping and swinging at the person who is in the front row above the Pittsburgh bullpen at Comerica Park. The fan appeared to be wearing a Tigers hat and a shirt honoring Pirates Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente. After jumping at the fan, Santana was escorted away by Pirates bullpen personnel and held back by a teammate. He entered the game in the ninth inning, pitching to one batter before the game was delayed by rain. The Pirates won, 8-4. ___ AP MLB:
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Pirates reliever Dennis Santana involved in altercation with fan during game with Tigers
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Dennis Santana throws against the Detroit Tigers in the ninth inning during the second baseball game of a doubleheader, Thursday, June 19, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) DETROIT (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Dennis Santana was involved in an altercation with a fan during the second game of Thursday's doubleheader with the Detroit Tigers and at one point is seen leaping and swiping at the person. In videos posted to social media, Santana can be seen pointing out the fan to a police officer before jumping and swinging at the person who is in the front row above the Pittsburgh bullpen at Comerica Park. Advertisement The fan appeared to be wearing a Tigers hat and a shirt honoring Pirates Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente. After jumping at the fan, Santana was escorted away by Pirates bullpen personnel and held back by a teammate. He entered the game in the ninth inning, pitching to one batter before the game was delayed by rain. The Pirates won, 8-4. ___ AP MLB:
