Pirates' Santana Suspended 4 Games by MLB for a Confrontation with a Fan, but Is Appealing Decision

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Pirates' Santana suspended 4 games by MLB for a confrontation with a fan, but is appealing decision

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Pirates’ Dennis Santana Throws Punch at Fan During Bullpen Altercation

There are few moments in a baseball game more intense than a hard-throwing relief pitcher looking for a punch-out. Dennis Santana of the Pittsburgh Pirates just happened to go for his before even entering the game. Santana, 29, was caught on video appearing to take a swing at a fan behind the Pirates bullpen during the team’s 8-4 loss to the Tigers in Detroit on Thursday, June 19. The video does not show what the fan said or did to spark Santana…

Fan ’crossed a line’ prior to bullpen confrontation, say Pirates reliever Dennis Santana

Pittsburgh 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 Detroit Tigers and at one point was seen leaping and swiping at the person.

Pirates’ Dennis Santana tries to smack fan in bizarre bullpen altercation

Tensions reached a boiling point midway through the second game of Thursday's doubleheader between the Pirates and Tigers after a Pittsburgh reliever got into it with a fan at Comerica Park. During the nightcap, which the Pirates ultimately won 8-4, righty Dennis Santana attempted to slap a fan in the stands from the bullpen.

Pirates' Santana swipes at fan during altercation

Pirates reliever Dennis Santana was involved in an altercation with a fan during the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Tigers.