Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

left-of-center2012

(34,195 posts)
Fri Jul 30, 2021, 12:28 PM Jul 2021

Minor league games in Florida called off amid COVID-19 surge

The surging number of COVID-19 cases in Florida is affecting minor league baseball in the state as a pair of games involving the Philadelphia Phillies organization will not be played on Friday.

Class A Clearwater announced that Friday night’s home game with Fort Myers has been postponed to “allow for additional testing and contract tracing of members of the Threshers organization.”

The rookie-level Florida Complex League game between the Phillies and the Tigers East also scheduled for Friday in Clearwater was listed as canceled due to COVID-19.

The nearby Class A Tampa Tarpons have placed five players on the COVID-19 list over the past week but have been able to continue playing. They are part of the New York Yankees organization.

https://apnews.com/article/sports-mlb-baseball-health-florida-494a6713f9c858b24d311099769f5b59

1 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Minor league games in Florida called off amid COVID-19 surge (Original Post) left-of-center2012 Jul 2021 OP
Surprised Desantis hasn't stepped in to force them to play rurallib Jul 2021 #1
Latest Discussions»Culture Forums»Baseball»Minor league games in Flo...