If you’re here, you might be wondering: What’s the deal with the roof at the Texas Rangers stadium at Globe Life Field?
Specifically, why is the roof closed for Game 5 of the ALCS against the Houston Astros, but it was open for Game 4?
Per the Dallas Morning News: The Rangers ask for the roof to be opened up on Thursday due to nice weather. But Astros manager Dusty Baker didn’t sound happy about the fact that something changed.
More from the post: “MLB officials confirmed their process is to check with both teams after every game to discuss preferences for the next game. An MLB official said there was no prior agreement about the status of the roof for the entire series. The guidelines the Rangers filed for closing the roof during the regular season were if the temperature during the game was expected to drop below 65 or rise above 80. Also, if humidity is expected to rise above 50%, the roof is generally closed.”
So, there you have it. It was opened, and now it’s closed!
The Rangers have opened the roof for tonight’s game against the Astros.
Both teams had agreed that the roof would be closed all series, but the weather meets the guidelines (65 to 80 degrees), so the Rangers decided to open it for the first time in 5 months.
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Rangers Nation we want to hear you loud and proud tonight with the roof closed!
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