A Philadelphia Phillies game took a frightening turn on Sunday when a fan fell over the railing into the bullpen. The incident occurred in the top of the fourth inning during the Phillies’ game against the Miami Marlins at Citizens Bank Park.
The fan, who has not been identified, was sitting in the upper deck when he fell over the railing and into the bullpen below. He was immediately attended to by medical personnel, who provided him with medical attention. He was then taken to a nearby hospital for further evaluation.
The incident caused a brief delay in the game, as players and fans alike were stunned by what had happened. After the fan was taken away, play resumed and the Phillies went on to win the game 6-3.
The Phillies released a statement following the incident, saying that they are “deeply concerned” about the fan and that they are “working to gather more information.” They also thanked the medical personnel for their quick response and wished the fan a speedy recovery.
This is not the first time a fan has fallen over a railing at a Phillies game. In 2018, a fan fell over the railing at Citizens Bank Park while trying to catch a foul ball. Fortunately, that fan was not seriously injured.
It is unclear what caused the fan to fall over the railing on Sunday, but it serves as a reminder of how dangerous it can be to lean over railings at sporting events. Fans should always be aware of their surroundings and take extra caution when leaning over railings or sitting near them.
The Phillies organization is continuing to investigate the incident and will provide more information as it becomes available. In the meantime, they are wishing the fan a speedy recovery and hoping that this serves as a reminder for fans to always be aware of their surroundings.
