Rockies investigating racial slur directed at Marlins player

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Rockies investigating after fan directs racial slur at Marlins' Lewis Brinson

By Erin Walsh | Last updated Aug 9, 2021 9:04 AM ET

The Colorado Rockies announced Sunday night that they are investigating after a racial slur was used by a fan during an at-bat by Miami Marlins outfielder Lewis Brinson, who is Black, at Coors Field.

A statement from the Colorado Rockies regarding the racial slur incident at the end of today's game: pic.twitter.com/85uN3f1pFZ
— Colorado Rockies (@Rockies) August 9, 2021

Microphones on the Bally Sports Florida broadcast picked up a fan yelling the N-word multiple times during Brinson's at-bat during the ninth inning of Colorado's 13-8 win, according to ESPN.

Marlins spokesman Jason Latimer said Brinson and the other players on the field and in the dugout did not hear what was shouted.

MLB Players Association executive director Tony Clark also said in a statement, "we have to continue to work together to ensure that racism is never tolerated on or off the field."

Executive Director Tony Clark’s statement regarding the incident in today’s game between the Miami Marlins and Colorado Rockies: pic.twitter.com/xndcxGYAJC
— MLBPA Communications (@MLBPA_News) August 9, 2021

Following Sunday's game, Brinson, who later heard what was shouted toward him, posted a photo of himself to Instagram with the caption, "Keep going."

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Brinson went 2-for-4 with two RBI during Sunday's game. He has been with the Marlins since 2018.

The 27-year-old is hitting .261/.296/.445 this season with four home runs and 17 RBI.

Erin Walsh

Erin Walsh is a Boston sports fan through and through. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Bridgewater State University and currently is in pursuit of her Master's Degree in Journalism from Northeastern University. Follow her on Twitter @ewalsh90

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