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If you’re a fan of the New York Yankees, you may have been wondering why their game against the Baltimore Orioles was delayed today. Here’s what we know.
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Weather Conditions
The game was set to start at 1:05 pm, but was ultimately delayed until 3:05 pm due to heavy rain in the area. The tarp was brought out onto the field at 1:20 pm in an effort to keep the field dry, but the rain continued to fall.
High Winds
High winds can cause all sorts of problems, from knocking down trees and power lines to making driving conditions dangerous. They can also delay or cancel outdoor events, like baseball games.
Wind speeds can be measured with a anemometer. The most common type is the cup anemometer, which has four cups that spin around in the wind. The faster the wind speed, the more the cups spin.
Wind speeds are usually described in terms of mph (miles per hour). For example, a light breeze might have wind speeds of 5-15 mph, while a strong breeze could have wind speeds of 20-30 mph. Winds over 40 mph are considered high winds.
High winds can occur when there is a large difference in air pressure between two areas. This difference in pressure causes the air to flow from the area of high pressure to the area of low pressure. The speed at which this happens is determined by how big the difference in pressure is and how far apart the two areas are.
Low Temperatures
While delays and postponements are not common, they can occur when weather conditions are particularly severe. In the case of today’s game, low temperatures and high winds made it unsafe for players and fans alike.
When temperatures dip below freezing, wind chill becomes a factor. Wind chill is the temperature it feels like when the wind is factored in. For example, if the air temperature is 32 degrees Fahrenheit and the wind chill is 20, it will feel like 20 degrees Fahrenheit outside.
In order to make sure that everyone stays safe and comfortable, the decision was made to delay the game until conditions improve. We appreciate your understanding and patience as we work to ensure that everyone enjoys a safe and enjoyable experience at Yankee Stadium.
Maintenance Issues
The game was delayed today due to some maintenance issues that needed to be taken care of. The Yankees staff is currently working on fixing the issues and the game is expected to resume shortly.
Broken Lights
The game was delayed because of a broken generator, which caused the stadium lights to go out.
Damaged Field
Yankee Stadium suffered damage to its field today, delaying the start of the game between the Yankees and the Red Sox. The game was originally supposed to start at 1:05pm ET but was pushed back to 3:05pm ET due to the maintenance issues.
The cause of the damage is currently unknown, but it is believed that overnight rain may have caused it. The Yankees are currently working on repairing the field and should have it ready by game time.
This is not the first time this season that Yankee Stadium has had problems with its field. In April, a game was postponed due to rain and in May, a piece of metal was found in the outfield.
Player Injuries
The New York Yankees game against the Baltimore Orioles was delayed today due to player injuries. This is the second time this month that the Yankees have had to delay a game due to player injuries. Let’s take a look at why this might be happening.
Sliding Into Base
When a player slides into base, they are at risk for a number of injuries. The most common injury is a strained or sprained ankle, which can occur when the foot hits the base awkwardly. Players can also suffer from knee injuries, including ligament damage, when sliding into base. Head injuries are also possible, especially if the player collides with another player or the base itself.
Pitching Injury
A pitcher for the New York Yankees was pulled from today’s game against the Boston Red Sox after suffering an injury. The player, who has not been identified, was taken out in the second inning after throwing just eight pitches.
The game was delayed for several minutes while the player was evaluated by trainers. It is not yet clear what the nature of the injury is, but it is believed to be serious. This is a developing story and we will provide more information as it becomes available.
