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A fan who fell on the field at PNC Park earlier this week was identified as Bagna Markwood, who “wakes up and continues to work hard every day to make his body stronger,” according to a social media post from his girlfriend Alona Brown.
The update was also posted on the family GoFundMe. The GoFundMe raised more than $27,000 on Saturday evening.
“At this point, he needs rest, peace, prayer, privacy and all the positive thoughts and energy you can send as he continues his journey,” Brown writes. “…Please put your bag in your thoughts.”
The family has not responded to requests for CNN details.
The incident occurred in seven innings of Wednesday’s game between the Chicago Cubs and the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Markwood, 20, fell from the right field wall onto the field and was listed in danger.
Players from both teams could be seen kneeling, while the other teams put their hands on their heads in concern for the injured fan.
The autumn is being treated as an accident, police said earlier.
“As of this morning, the bag can wake up, be vigilant and speak,” wrote Jennifer Phillips, who identified himself as Brown’s mother.
“After everything he has experienced since the accident on Wednesday night, this progress is nothing but a miracle.
CNN tried to reach out to Brown and Phillips.
Markwood graduated from South Allegheny High School in 2022. In a post sent to CNN, the school said that he was the team MVP of the soccer team and earned the honors of the first team’s all-conference.
“The bag is best known for his resilience, strength and kindness. He is a friend of all. He is someone who lifts up others and faces challenges with courage and grace.”
Markwood played college football at Walsh University and Wheeling University.
“The Wheeling University community is heartbroken to hear of the tragedy that took place at PNC Park, involving former Wheeling football player Kaban Markwood,” the school said in a statement Thursday. “Baan is a precious member of our Cardinal Family. He played on the soccer team for the 2023 season after transferring from Walsh University. Our thoughts and prayers are with Bagan, his family, friends and his loved ones.
