Although the forecast calls for clear skies and pleasant weather, MLB decides to close Minute Maid Park's roof when the Astros play the Phillies Saturday night.
Saturday, November 5, 2022 4:45PMOh, we're blaming roofs, now Aaron Boone? The Yankees manager had this to say about his team's loss.Although, the forecast calls will be cool but pleasant weather for Saturday's game that could clinch the Astros' championship. First pitch temps in the mid-60s will drop into the upper-50s by the time the Astros are celebrating on the field.There has been speculation that balls carry more poorly when the roof is open.
The roof was open for the World Series opener this year, and Game 2 last year. The Astros won that game 7-2 over Atlanta . The roof was also open for Game 3 in 2005, won by the Chicago White Sox 7-5 in 14 innings . There has been speculation that balls carry more poorly when the roof is open. The Yankees maintained Aaron Judge's drive to right in Game 2 of this year's AL Championship Series would have been a home run had the roof been closed.
The video above is from after the ALCS Game 2, when Yankees' manager Aaron Boone referenced the open roof in the team's loss.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
World Series Game 6: ‘Mattress Mack’ to deliver first pitch in at Minute Maid ParkAfter an electrifying and eventful week in Philadelphia, our hometown Astros have returned home in hopes to clinch another World Series title.
Read more »
Klyde Warren Park is Celebrating the Expansion of Children's Park on its 10-Year AnniversaryThe re-opening of the Sheila and Jody Grant Children’s Park is yet another way the park is celebrating its 10th anniversary.
Read more »
‘Kindness, southern hospitality, and warmth’: ‘Mattress Mack’ encourages Houstonians to welcome Phillies fans with open arms ahead of World SeriesJim ‘Mattress Mack’ McIngvale wants Houstonians and Astros fans to show kindness to visitors as the World Series returns to Minute Maid Park Saturday. LevelUp
Read more »
Game 6: Closed roof, key player out as Astros take on Phillies to possibly win 2nd WS titleThe 'Stros can wrap up another world championship at the Juice Box with a Game 6 victory. Will Yuli Gurriel be playing in it, though?
Read more »