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Braves Fan Dies in Upper-Deck Fall

Lands in lower level after plummet

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(Newser) – An Atlanta Braves fan died after plummeting from the upper deck at Atlanta’s Turner Field, WSBTV.com reports. The 25-year-old man fell to the field-level concourse behind home plate during the bottom of the 8th inning in last night’s game against the New York Mets, a police rep said; he was pronounced dead at a hospital soon afterward.

“I don't know if he was playing on the banister or if he was messing around on the banister, but he slipped and fell about 150 feet down,” said the police spokesman.

Atlanta Braves shortstop Omar Infante avoids New York Mets' David Wright as he turns a double play on a Carlos Beltran ground ball in the third inning of a game in Atlanta on Wednesday.
Atlanta Braves shortstop Omar Infante avoids New York Mets' David Wright as he turns a double play on a Carlos Beltran ground ball in the third inning of a game in Atlanta on Wednesday.   (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
The Braves' Turner Field.
The Braves' Turner Field.   (Shutterstock.com)
Atlanta Braves' Jeff Francoeur hits a two-run home run in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets in Atlanta on Wednesday, May 21, 2008.
Atlanta Braves' Jeff Francoeur hits a two-run home run in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets in Atlanta on Wednesday, May 21, 2008.   (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
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