Rockies: Fan Accused Of Shouting Racial Slur At Marlins Player Was Yelling At Mascot 'Dinger'

Denver CO

09 August, 2021

1:54 PM

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By Anica Padilla, CBS Denver: DENVER (CBS4) — Officials with the Colorado Rockies say they investigated claims that a fan yelled a racial slur at a Florida Marlins player on Sunday, and found it was a mistake. The fan was heard shouting during the ninth inning, when Lewis Brinson was at bat, but Rockies officials say the man was actually yelling at the mascot. Corey Little with the Rockies said they spoke to the fan — and another person sitting near him — and both confirm the man was yelling "Dinger." Read more at CBS Denver CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.