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Pirates reliever swipes at fan he says crossed line

created: June 20, 2025, 12:57 p.m. | updated: June 20, 2025, 5:39 p.m.

Open Extended ReactionsDETROIT -- Pirates reliever Dennis Santana was involved in an altercation with a fan he said "crossed the line" during the second game of Thursday's doubleheader with the Tigers, and at one point, he was seen leaping and swiping at the person. "You guys know me -- I'm a calm demeanor type of person," Santana said after the game through an interpreter. The fan appeared to be wearing a Tigers hat and a shirt honoring Pirates Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente. After jumping at the fan, Santana was escorted away by Pirates bullpen personnel and held back by a teammate. Santana entered the game in the ninth inning, pitching to one batter before the game was delayed by rain.

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