An 8 2 victory over the kansas city royals capped by a late grand slam by robert fick which hit the right field roof.
Mlb hitting the roof.
If a fair ball hits the roof ion an mlb stadium it is a ground rule double.
Rules governing batted balls striking the roof are defined in each individual ballpark s ground rules.
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Fick s blast was the final hit home run and rbi in tiger stadium s history.
When you are winning 70 percent of your games you don t spend a lot of time looking in the rearview mirror.
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.
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.
The decision as to whether a game begins with the roof open or closed rests solely with the home club.
Again this actually happens about three times a year.
If the game begins with the roof open.
It shall be closed only in the event of impending rain or other adverse weather conditions.
This actually happens about three times a yesr.
To qualify a player must have at least 3 1 pa game.
On september 27 1999 the final tigers game was held at tiger stadium.
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