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Report: Rockies Say Fan Shouted 'Dinger,' Instead of Racial Slur

Following an investigation into the use of a potential racial slur, the Rockies told 9News' Steve Staeger on Monday that the fan who at one point appeared to yell a racial slur during the ninth inning of Sunday's game was instead calling for the attention of the team's mascot, Dinger.

According to 9News, the Rockies have spoken to the fan who confirmed his action and also reviewed video from the local broadcast. The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal confirmed Staeger's reporting through a Rockies source.

The incident in question occurred during the top of the ninth inning during Sunday's game against the Marlins.