HOUSTON — Astros fans heading to Minute Maid Park for tonight's Astros game won't enjoy an open roof after all.
On Friday afternoon, the Astros tweeted that the roof is projected to be open for the 7:10 p.m. game against the Texas Rangers.
A few hours later, the team said never mind.
"Due to a change in tonight’s weather forecast, the roof will be closed for the game," they tweeted.
Editor's note: The above video originally aired in Oct. 2022.
KHOU 11 Meteorologist Tim Pandajis said it will be around 80 degrees, overcast and muggy for the first pitch.
During the regular season, it's up to the Astros whether the roof is open or closed. If it's open at game time, it has to stay that way unless rain or other adverse weather conditions come into play.
The players prefer to have it closed, according to mlb.com writer Brian McTaggert, partly because the crowd noise gives them an advantage.
During postseason play, the roof status is decided by the league.
When MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred chose to open the Minute Maid roof for Game 2 of the ALCS last year, Yankees skipper Aaron Boone whined about the wind and blamed it, in part, for the team's 3-2 loss to the Astros.
Fans who prefer the comfort of air conditioning can cool off with a cold beer or other adult beverage. The Astros announced Thursday they are extending booze and other concession sales throughout the entire games, beginning tonight.