The video, shown by KDKA, shows Markwood jumping from his seat and then tumbling over the top of the railing.
Markwood was celebrating a clutch hit from Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen in the 7th inning of Pittsburgh’s game against the Chicago Cubs. The young man suffered a broken neck, clavicle, and back.
The Pirates took a moment of silence to honor Markwood in the game immediately following the incident.
Andrew McCutchen lamented the incident on X after the game.
“Truly hate what happened tonight,” he wrote. “Cant help but think about that guy, his family and friends. I pray tonight for him. Let us think about his loved ones and hug our families a little tighter tonight. I hope he pulls thru. May God Bless you all. Good night.”
On Monday, a GoFundMe was set up for the former linebacker at Wheeling University. A note on the GoFundMe page claims Markwood has made some progress since the incident, though he still has a “long way to go.”
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