If the game begins with the roof open.
Mlb hitting the roof.
It shall be closed only in the event of impending rain or other adverse weather conditions.
Fick s blast was the final hit home run and rbi in tiger stadium s history.
Minute maid park ground rules dictate any ball that hits the roof in foul territory is a foul ball while any ball that hits the roof in fair territory is a live ball.
On september 27 1999 the final tigers game was held at tiger stadium.
This actually happens about three times a yesr.
Most mlb stadium roofs are 250 or more feet off the ground about 22 stories so if the ball hits the roof 155 feet from the plate it would probably be a home run.
The umpires got both calls correct but the astros were left wondering when the roof was going to provide them a break other than protecting them from the weather.
When you are winning 70 percent of your games you don t spend a lot of time looking in the rearview mirror.
Rules governing batted balls striking the roof are defined in each individual ballpark s ground rules.
An 8 2 victory over the kansas city royals capped by a late grand slam by robert fick which hit the right field roof.
The decision as to whether a game begins with the roof open or closed rests solely with the home club.
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