After OutKick published a story about a brawl during the Cleveland Guardians game, involving a family and another couple, one of the women involved in the video reached out to tell her side of the story. Brandi Pierce claimed that her family did not start the fight and that the couple behind them were drunk and belligerent. She provided context in the form of a video showing a woman yelling obscenities and her stepdaughter asking the woman to leave. Pierce stated that her family left to get food after enduring the screaming but returned to find a police officer warning the disruptive couple. When the couple accused Pierce’s stepdaughter of reporting them, a confrontation ensued, leading Pierce to defend her stepdaughter.
Pierce sent OutKick a second video of the fight, showing her throwing punches at the couple while others tried to separate them. She mentioned that the videos were taken by another fan in the section, who later expressed that the blonde woman deserved what she got. Pierce clarified that her family was not drinking at the time of the incident, and she apologized to surrounding fans for the disruption. She emphasized that they were not looking for a fight and were simply trying to enjoy a Friday night out in downtown Cleveland. Despite the negative coverage labeling them as “drunk fools,” Pierce shared her disappointment and appreciation for OutKick’s coverage.
In response to the altercation at the baseball game, Pierce expressed her perspective, refuting claims that she and her family were the instigators. She highlighted the disruptive behavior of the couple behind them and the escalation that led to the physical confrontation. Pierce stressed that her family did not engage in drinking and tried to peacefully resolve the situation before resorting to physical actions. Despite the negative portrayal in media reports, she maintains that their intentions were not to start a fight but to enjoy the game with other fans.
The fan who captured the videos supported Pierce’s account of the incident, stating that the blonde woman’s behavior warranted the physical response from Pierce. The fan dismissed the misinformation circulating in the media about the fight and encouraged any other witnesses or involved parties to share their stories. Pierce also acknowledged the supportive reaction from other fans in the aftermath of the altercation and expressed gratitude for OutKick’s coverage. She sought to clarify the circumstances surrounding the brawl and refute assumptions about her family’s involvement, emphasizing the provocations they faced from the disruptive couple. Pierce further emphasized that they were not seeking conflict but were compelled to defend themselves in a volatile situation.
