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Marlins' Lewis Brinson target of fan's racial slur in Colorado

Slur clearly heard on the Bally Sports Florida telecast
Lewis Brinson, Miami Marlins outfielder
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Miami Marlins' Lewis Brinson follows the flight of his double that drove in two runs off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland in the fifth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021, in Denver.
Lewis Brinson, Miami Marlins outfielder
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DENVER — Lewis Brinson of the Miami Marlins was targeted by a fan at Coors Field who repeatedly shouted a racial slur at the Black outfielder when he batted in the ninth inning Sunday.

The slur was clearly heard on the Bally Sports Florida telecast of the Marlins' 13-8 loss to the Colorado Rockies.

Marlins spokesman Jason Latimer said the team was aware of the clip.

The Rockies condemned the fan's conduct in a statement released Sunday night, saying they are "disgusted at the racial slur by a fan directed at the Marlins' Lewis Brinson."

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