Overview

• The Pittsburgh Pirates suspended a game day employee after a fight with a fan during Sunday’s game against the Padres at PNC Park.
• The incident began when the employee intervened in the alleged harassment of a female concessions worker by two male fans.
• Video footage shows the fan spitting on the employee, who then responded by punching the fan and hitting him with a belt.
• The Pirates and the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police are reviewing security and bystander footage as part of their ongoing investigation.
• The incident follows recent safety concerns at PNC Park, including a fan's 21-foot fall earlier in the week.