Rockies Say Fan Yelled “Dinger” At Team Mascot, Not Racial Slur
On Sunday, Aug. 8, a fan appeared to repeatedly shout a racial slur at Miami Marlins outfielder Lewis Brinson during his ninth-inning at-bat of a game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. The fan could be heard shouting during the television broadcast. The Rockies then released a statement on Twitter about investigating the incident. “The Colorado Rockies are disgusted at the racial slur by a fan directed at the Marlins’ Lewis Brinson during the ninth inning of today’s game,” the Rockies statement read. “Although the subject was not identified before the end of the game, the Rockies ar...