James Ward | Visalia Times-Delta

A man participating in a taco eating contest Tuesday at the Fresno Grizzlies minor league baseball game has died, according to the Fresno County (California) Coroner’s Office.

Dana Hutchings, 41, died on arrival at Community Regional Medical Center after he was transported from Chukchansi Park in downtown Fresno, the Fresno County sheriff's officials said.

The coroner released no official cause of death, but said an autopsy is scheduled for Thursday.

Hutchings collapsed during the third inning of the game between the Grizzlies and the Memphis Redbirds in the middle of the taco eating contest, witnesses reported on social media. Staff on the field attempted the Heimlich maneuver and CPR before paramedics arrived and tried to resuscitate him, fans said.

The Grizzlies are the Class AAA affiliate of the Houston Astros, and the Redbirds are the St. Louis Cardinals Class AAA affiliate. The teams play in the Pacific Coast League.

“We are devastated to learn that the fan that received medical attention following an event at Tuesday evening’s game has passed away,” Fresno Grizzlies President Derek Franks said in a news release, according to the Fresno Bee.

"The Fresno Grizzlies extend our heartfelt prayers and condolences to the family of Mr. Hutchings. The safety and security of our fans is our highest priority. We will work closely with local authorities and provide any helpful information that is requested.”

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Taco Tuesdays have proven to be a successful promotion for the Grizzlies. Fans get $2 tacos, $2 sodas and $2 churros — and get to witness on-field taco-eating contests.

In July 2018, Chukchansi Park hosted the World Taco-Eating Championship.