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Pittsburgh pirates Socorro launcher Dennis Santana swing on a fan during the double departure of Thursday night against Detroit’s Tigers after saying that the individual “crossed the line.”
The incident took place near the visitor bullpen during the seventh entry of the second game. Santana refused to discuss details of what caused the altercation.
Pittsburgh pirates, Dennis Santana, #60, throws against the Detroit tigers in the ninth entrance during the second baseball game of a double red on Thursday, June 19, 2025 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
“You know me, I am a quiet behavior of the person,” Santana said through an interpreter after the game.
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“I have never had any problems for any of the teams for which I have played. This guy crossed the line several times.”
He was pressed even more, but refused to elaborate what led him to jump and balance the fan in the stands.
“He crossed the line, and I would like to leave it like this. I have never happened something like this in my eight years in baseball.”
Pittsburgh Pirates, Dennis Santana, #60, delivers the ball to the Miami Marlins on PNC Park on June 11, 2025. (Philip G. Pavely-Imagn images)
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Multiple videos online showed Santana approaching the area where the fan was stopped. He seemed to be standing next to a guard or security officer and indicated in the direction of the fan before jumping and giving a swing. He was removed by a teammate before leaving the bullpen.
TO Detroit tigers spokesman confirmed to The Atlético that the fan was expelled from the game.
Santana said he spoke with the manager Don Kelly and expressed “repentance” for his reaction, adding: “You know I am a professional.”
Pittsburgh Pirates, Dennis Santana, #60, against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Chase Field on May 27, 2025. (Mark J. Rebila-Imagn images)
Santana entered the game in the ninth entrance, throwing a batter before the game was delayed by the rain. The pirates won, 8-4.
