Lewis Brinson Believes Colorado Rockies Fan Used N Word Accepts Investigation Outcome
Brinson, who is Black, stepped up to the plate at the top of the ninth inning of the Rockies’ 13-8 win against the Marlins at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado. After he faced the second pitch, the microphones of the Bally Sports Florida broadcast picked up what sounded like a fan using the N-word. The gesture drew widespread condemnation from both teams and the MLB, before it emerged the fan was in fact shouting “Dinger” to get the attention of the Rockies’ club mascot....