A 20-year-old man named Kavan Markwood fell over the outfield wall at PNC Park during a Pittsburgh Pirates game against the Chicago Cubs on April 30, 2025. He fell about 20 to 21 feet onto the warning track after leaping to celebrate a hit by Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen. Markwood was critically injured, suffering fractures to his neck, clavicle, back, ribs, skull, brain, spine, and lungs. He was taken to the hospital, spent time in intensive care, and has since made remarkable progress, now able to stand, walk, and begin therapy for his brain injury
. Ethan Kirkwood, a 21-year-old friend of Markwood, was charged with furnishing alcohol to a minor because he allegedly bought beer for Markwood at the game. Surveillance footage showed Kirkwood purchasing multiple beers before and during the game and giving some to Markwood, who was underage. Kirkwood faces misdemeanor charges related to supplying alcohol to Markwood
. The incident was accidental, and it deeply affected players and fans at the stadium, with some players taking a knee in respect during the delay caused by the fall
. Markwood has described his injuries as severe, saying he "broke everything" and experiences significant back pain but is continuing his recovery with support from family and friends
