MLB
Fan Injured In Wall Fall Recognized …
Ex-School Soccer Participant
Revealed
The fan who tragically fell from an outfield wall at PNC Park on Wednesday has been recognized as Kavan Markwood — a 20-year-old former school soccer participant.
A spokesperson for the South Allegheny Faculty District — the place Markwood performed his highschool soccer — confirmed to TribLive on Thursday it is Markwood who’s presently preventing for his life at a Pittsburgh-area hospital after he tumbled to the warning observe throughout the Pirates vs. Cubs sport.
“Everyone at South Allegheny would say he is a hard-working, highly resilient young man,” the district rep, Laura Thomson, mentioned. “He’s a fighter. He’s going to need that resiliency now.”
She added, “He’s touched a lot of lives at South Allegheny. We’re a small community. He’s a household name here. Everyone knows him.”
The Pirates took a second earlier than the nationwide anthem to acknowledge what occurred final night, present a press release from proprietor Bob Nutting and thank the primary responders who helped help the injured fan. pic.twitter.com/u2bP0dzQgm
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“He has the prayers and the support of the South Allegheny community.”
Markwood was injured within the seventh inning of the MLB tilt — when he was seemingly attempting to have a good time an enormous play on the sphere. Trainers from each the Cubs and the Pirates raced to have a tendency him — and after a few-minute delay, they had been capable of strap him to a stretcher and take him to a close-by hospital.
Authorities mentioned Thursday morning his preliminary situation was “critical” … although no updates have since been given.
In response to Markwood’s Wheeling College athletics web page, he performed linebacker for the Cardinals in 2023. Earlier than that, he hung out at Walsh College.
His ex-Wheeling coach, Zac Bruney, instructed TMZ Sports activities Thursday Markwood had left this system in 2024 for work — however they had been hopeful he’d return to the workforce.
“He was a very good young man,” Bruney mentioned.
Mike Brown — the athletic director on the South Allegheny Faculty District added … “The South Allegheny School District is keeping former student and standout athlete Kavan Markwood in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”
“Kavan, a 2022 South Allegheny graduate, made a lasting impact on the South Allegheny community, both as an athlete and as a young man of character.”
He continued … “Kavan is finest recognized for his resilience, power, and kindness. He’s a buddy to all—somebody who lifts others up and faces challenges with braveness and style.’
The Pirates acknowledged the tragic scenario throughout their sport towards the Cubs Thursday morning … providing prayers to the fan and recognizing the medical personnel who helped rush him to the hospital.
