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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) A second Pittsburgh Pirates fan is suing the team over a fight involving a game-day employee at PNC Park on May 4, 2025.

Video of the incident shows a confrontation between a fan and an employee during a Pirates game.

The lawsuit was filed by Joshua Gardner, who alleges that he and a woman bumped into each other and exchanged words before she sought out Raymond Stroud III, a nearby security guard.

According to the complaint, Gardner, Patrick Egan — who filed a separate lawsuit — and Stroud argued before the situation escalated into a physical altercation. The lawsuit alleges that Stroud punched Egan multiple times and struck him with a belt. Gardner also claims he was punched during the incident.

Both Gardner and Egan are seeking damages from the Pirates.

In a statement, the team said Stroud’s behavior was “entirely unacceptable” and that he was immediately suspended.