It was just another Wednesday night, watching my beloved Chicago Cubs. They'd taken the lead, a one-run edge they were clinging to, until one strange hit changed everything.

A One-Run Lead Slips Away in Pittsburgh

Two runs scored, the Pirates took the lead, and then there was massive confusion. Both managers walked onto the field because something was wrong in right field.

Something Strange Happens in Right Field

What happened was something many people thought was impossible. A fan had fallen 21 feet from the Clemente Wall and onto the warning track at PNC Park.

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To say it was jarring is to put it lightly. Players and coaches were visibly shaken and concerned. And while I was watching, I couldn't believe what was going on.

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