“Take me out to the ball game” is my blog on major-league ballparks and the wonders of witnessing America’s favorite pastime up close.
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By Bobby Ross Jr.
Sometimes, images tell the story better than words ever could.
That was the case this week as the Orioles and White Sox played a Major League Baseball game before a paid attendance of “zero.”
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Some interesting perspectives on the decision to play the game without fans in attendance:
If a baseball game is played but no fans are there to witness it, does it count? http://t.co/6EYsTWaVEy
— Mollie (@MZHemingway) April 29, 2015
Sharp-Eyed, Thoughtful, Must-Read Piece by @hbryant42 MT #Orioles‘ gesture showed respect for totality of #Baltimore http://t.co/Bw5onu9I96
— Peter Wolf (@aquamanatee) May 1, 2015
Today’s Herald column: #Orioles vs #Nationals in empty Camden Yards? It could happen anywhere, including Boston. https://t.co/kMZImtDQ8y
— Steve Buckley (@BuckinBoston) April 29, 2015
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Your turn: What did you think of the decision to play the game in an empty ballpark? Tweet me @bobbyross.
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In case you missed them, check out these recent posts:
Time for a quiz: Which #MLB teams draw the most–and least–fans?: http://t.co/CL1J88XAe2 #J7700 pic.twitter.com/EiHrt2qppD
— Bobby Ross Jr. (@bobbyross) April 25, 2015
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See a map of all the major-league stadiums at BallparkChasers.com.
