” I made a remark earlier tonight that I think headed out over the air that I am deeply ashamed of,” he stated. “If I have actually hurt anybody out there, I cant tell you how much I say from the bottom of my heart, I am really, very sorry.”
After pausing to announce a home run by Cincinnatis Nick Castellanos, Brennaman included: “I dont know if Im going to be placing on this headset again” and said sorry to the Reds, Fox Sports and his coworkers.
Major League Baseball was conscious of the occurrence but did not have an immediate remark. The Reds did not instantly react to an ask for remark.
Reds reliever Amir Garrett tweeted about Brennamans words quickly after the end of the 2nd video game:
” To the LGBTQ community feel in ones bones I am with you, and whoever protests you, protests me,” he composed. “Im sorry for what was said today.”
Brennaman and the Reds announcers were working from Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, even though the doubleheader versus the Royals was in Kansas City. Remote broadcasts have become the standard in the baseball this year since of coronavirus procedures.
The kid of Hall of Fame broadcaster Marty Brennaman, Thom has actually called significant league games for 33 years and has actually been with Fox Sports for the previous 27, covering mostly baseball and football.
” I cant begin to tell you how deeply sorry I am,” Brennaman stated. I am very, very sorry and I ask for your forgiveness.”
Broadcast partner Chris Welsh told Brennaman “Youre a great guy, partner. Hang in there.”
Alternate play-by-play male Jim Day took over the broadcast.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP)– Reds broadcaster Thom Brennaman utilized an anti-gay slur on air during Cincinnatis video game Wednesday night and later on left the broadcast after apologizing.
Brennaman used the slur minutes after the Fox Sports Ohio feed returned from an industrial break prior to the top of the seventh inning in the first game of a doubleheader at Kansas City. Brennaman did not appear to understand he was already on air.
The 56-year-old Brennaman stayed on air in the second game up until the top of the 5th inning, when he spoke directly to the electronic camera prior to handing off play-by-play responsibilities.
” I cant begin to tell you how deeply sorry I am,” Brennaman said. “That is not who I am and never ever has been. I like to believe maybe I could have some people who can back that up. I am extremely, extremely sorry and I beg for your forgiveness.”
