Kavan Markwood walked out onto the pitcher’s mound at PNC Park Saturday, five months after falling from the stands over the 21-foot Clemente Wall. Our news partners at the Trib reported that Markwood was invited by the Pirates to throw out the ceremonial first pitch before Saturday’s game against the Athletics. He also met with club chairman Bob Nutting, manager Don Kelly, and designated hitter Andrew McCutchen before the game.The 21-year-old from Lincoln Borough received a rousing ovation when introduced to the crowd while wearing a custom gold City Connect jersey with his surname across his back.“That was amazing,” Markwood told the Trib. “I really appreciate the city for that. This is definitely a blessing to be back here. I praise the Lord for being here on earth.”Markwood was rushed off the field on April 30 after he fell 21 feet over the Clemente Wall at PNC Park. The fall occurred during McCutchen’s double during the seventh inning. On Saturday, McCutchen gave Markwood his batting practice bat and autographed it with a personalized message, then took photos with Markwood and his friends, the Trib said. Markwood told the Trib that he doesn’t have many memories from the game against the Chicago Cubs, other than walking into the ballpark, sitting down in his seat in the front row of Section 142, and chatting with another fan.“I was watching the game, then I woke up three or four days later,” Markwood told the Trib. “That’s the last thing I remember, until that day in the ambulance.”Following the incident, Markwood sustained serious injuries, including a concussion and a broken back, clavicle, and neck. He said he recently had a cast removed from his left wrist, which is still healing. “It was a lot,” Markwood said. “I had to fight through things mentally and physically. I’m blessed that I’m here. All I can do is thank God.”

PITTSBURGH —

Kavan Markwood walked out onto the pitcher’s mound at PNC Park Saturday, five months after falling from the stands over the 21-foot Clemente Wall.

Our news partners at the Trib reported that Markwood was invited by the Pirates to throw out the ceremonial first pitch before Saturday’s game against the Athletics.

He also met with club chairman Bob Nutting, manager Don Kelly, and designated hitter Andrew McCutchen before the game.

The 21-year-old from Lincoln Borough received a rousing ovation when introduced to the crowd while wearing a custom gold City Connect jersey with his surname across his back.

“That was amazing,” Markwood told the Trib. “I really appreciate the city for that. This is definitely a blessing to be back here. I praise the Lord for being here on earth.”

Markwood was rushed off the field on April 30 after he fell 21 feet over the Clemente Wall at PNC Park. The fall occurred during McCutchen’s double during the seventh inning.

On Saturday, McCutchen gave Markwood his batting practice bat and autographed it with a personalized message, then took photos with Markwood and his friends, the Trib said.

Markwood told the Trib that he doesn’t have many memories from the game against the Chicago Cubs, other than walking into the ballpark, sitting down in his seat in the front row of Section 142, and chatting with another fan.

“I was watching the game, then I woke up three or four days later,” Markwood told the Trib. “That’s the last thing I remember, until that day in the ambulance.”

Following the incident, Markwood sustained serious injuries, including a concussion and a broken back, clavicle, and neck. He said he recently had a cast removed from his left wrist, which is still healing.

“It was a lot,” Markwood said. “I had to fight through things mentally and physically. I’m blessed that I’m here. All I can do is thank God.”