DETROIT — A Pirates pitcher is making headlines for an altercation with a fan.
It happened during Game 2 of Thursday’s doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park.
Video on social media shows relief Dennis Santana swiping at a fan in the bullpen.
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After the game, Santana said the fan said something that crossed the line, but did not elaborate, according to MLB.com.
“You guys know me and I’m a calm-demeanor type of person,” Santana said, via interpreter and coach Stephen Morales. “I’ve never had any issues with any of the teams that I’ve played for and I guess the guy crossed the line a few times. I would not like to go into it.”
MLB.com also reports that at the top of the 10th inning, a Tigers fan was ejected for what was deemed "inappropriate comments" that sparked an incident with Pirates outfielder Tommy Pham.
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