Astros Confirm Roof Closed for Tonight's Home Game
The Houston Astros official account confirmed the Minute Maid Park retractable roof will be closed for their 7:10 PM home contest.
The Houston Astros announced via their official account that Minute Maid Park's roof will be closed for tonight's game. The first pitch is scheduled for 7:10 PM local time. A closed roof eliminates wind and weather as factors, generally suppressing run-scoring variance compared to open-air conditions.
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