The numerous wildfires that are currently raging, especially in Quebec, have forced Major League Baseball to postpone two games on Wednesday.
This is the game between the Chicago White Sox and the Yankees in New York and the clash between the Detroit Tigers and the Phillies in Philadelphia. The host clubs of these two games announced that they will be played on Thursday.
Earlier, MLB Network announced that Major League Baseball is monitoring environmental conditions in several cities where games are scheduled to be played. The league is also in contact with medical and meteorological experts.
With the approval of the Players Association, the circuit has the right to reschedule a game due to air quality. He did so during the 2020 campaign as wildfires ravaged the northwestern region of North America.
In Toronto, the game between the Blue Jays and the Houston Astros does not appear to be in danger.
However, Canada’s only major league team has announced that the clash will be played with the roof closed at the Rogers Centre. The Jays added that the situation could change if Environment Canada announces an improvement in air quality by the start of the game.
The Queen City hit level 7 on the afternoon air quality index, which is considered high risk.