Astros open roof in August for first time in 10 years for matchup with R.A. Dickey
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The retractable roof will be open, which is a rarity for a summer game, Saturday night at Minute Maid Park when the Houston Astros host the Toronto Blue Jays.
The roof opening at MMP in an August game for first time since Aug. 6, 2004. #Gamesmanship? pic.twitter.com/On5CTgu9KR
— Shi Davidi (@ShiDavidi) August 2, 2014
Knuckleballer R.A. Dickey, who prefers to pitch in controlled environments, is set to take the hill for the Blue Jays, which makes the decision to open the roof for the first time in nearly 10 years in August very questionable.
Toronto Blue Jays at Houston Astros 6:10 PM CDT - Minute Maid Park Air Density Index: 61 #roof
Wind: From N 7 mph
Temp: 86°F
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— UCGNews (@UCGNews) August 2, 2014
The Astros usually only play outdoors in the spring and late in the season due to the extreme heat in Houston.
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