Pirates-Cubs fan fall, explained: Medical emergency halts game after spectator falls over outfield wall

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The Pirates and Cubs' matchup on Wednesday evening underwent a 10-minute delay after a fan fell over the right field wall.

The incident, which occurred in the bottom of the seventh inning, saw a fan fall 21 feet from the concourses. Medical personnel from both teams came to the person's aid before they were eventually stretchered off the field.

Here's the latest on the fan's status.

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Why was the Pirates-Cubs game delayed?

The fan, who hasn't yet been identified, tumbled over the fence after Andrew McCutchen lined a double to center field. As two Pittsburgh players crossed the plate, concern turned immediately to the fan, who was motionless in the right field warning track.

Video of the incident can be seen here. Viewer discretion is advised.

Medical personnel from both ran toward the fan as Pirates manager Derek Shelton and Chicago skipper Craig Counsell came onto the field. According to CBS News, another fan jumped onto the field in the hopes of helping the fan.

The person was placed on a backboard and stretchered off the field. Players from both sides looked visibly shaken, with some kneeling down and others saying prayers.

The game went under delay for about 10 minutes before players returned to their posts. The Pirates claimed victory in the contest, winning 4-3 off the back of McCutchen's game-winning at-bat.

The condition of the person hasn't yet been revealed.

This story will be updated.

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