Tragedy Strikes At Turner Field During Phillies – Braves Game

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Very sad news coming from Turner Field tonight in Atlanta.  The Associated Press reported early during tonight's game that a fan fell from the upper deck of Turner Field prior to the Phillies and Braves starting tonight's game:

A man was hospitalized Monday night after falling 30 to 40 feet from an upper deck at Turner Field during a baseball game between the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies.

ESPN's Sports Center now reports that the fan has died.   The Associated Press report said that this is the third fan in Atlanta to fall from the stands in the last year.

Please be careful while watching games.  Our thoughts and prayers are with the deceased's friends and family.

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