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

"No one on or around the field, or any of our ushers or fans, heard or reported hearing a slur," Rockies officials said.

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.”
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.” (CBS)

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.”

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