A day after the Colorado Rockies released a statement regarding the use of an alleged racial slur targeting Miami Marlins’ Lewis Brinson, the organization confirmed that the fan was actually screaming “Dinger”, the name of the team’s mascot and not using a slur.
“The Rockies tell me last night’s incident was a fan shouting to get the attention of the Rockies mascot Dinger, not a racial slur. The Rockies have spoken to the fan who confirms this is the case. They’ve also reviewed video from the local broadcast.”
“If you look closely he was trying to get the attention of “Dinger” the Rockies mascot,” shared a user on Twitter.
Another video was posted on Twitter showing the alleged incident by someone with the username “IEdoyer”.
“Rockies fans deserve a fair chance here. Before the man yells you can hear several people say hte same word. The name pops up with the appearance of the Rockies mascot. Take a listen,” shared the user.
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It’s quite the turn from the initial report and outrage that happened on social media.
