Two fans who rushed the field during Monday night’s game in an attempt to reach Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. have been apprehended and arrested by Denver police. The individuals, identified as Jefferson Gonzales-Merida and Carlos Rivelo Paiz, both 23 and 21 years old respectively, face charges of trespassing and disturbing the peace following their actions at Coors Field during the Braves’ 14-4 victory over the Rockies. Although they have been released from custody, they are scheduled to appear in court next month to address the charges.
While considered minor offenses, both charges carry fines, according to the Denver Post. A third person was also involved in the incident, but managed to evade capture and was later cited for trespassing. The incident occurred during the seventh inning when Acuña was positioned in the outfield. Eager to take pictures with the player, the two men jumped onto the field. The first man managed to reach Acuña before being pulled away by security, but the second man appeared to knock Acuña down.
Fortunately, no one was injured during the incident. Acuña expressed his initial fear but reassured that he and his team were unharmed. He believed the fans were merely seeking photographs. Acuña voiced his gratitude for the swift response of security personnel, who swiftly intervened. The MLB Players Association responded to the incident by stating its intention to review safety measures both at team and stadium levels. This comes after another security incident involving a shooting during a Chicago White Sox game.
Ensuring player safety is a top priority for the Players Association, and they maintain constant communication with MLB security and local authorities in response to security incidents, including those that occur on the field. The Players Association also emphasizes its daily contact with players through its player services staff, providing updates and relevant information. As investigations into the Chicago and Denver incidents continue, the Players Association plans to review current protocols in place within clubs and stadiums to prevent similar future incidents.
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