U.S. President Joe Biden says the Texas Rangers are making “a mistake” by hosting a full capacity crowd at their home opener next week.
The Rangers announced in March that they intended to host a full capacity crowd at Globe Life Field for their home opener April 5 against the Toronto Blue Jays.
“Well, that’s a decision they made. I think it’s a mistake,” Biden said in an interview with ESPN. “They should listen to Dr. [Anthony] Fauci, the scientists and the experts. But I think it’s not responsible.”
Globe Life Field, which opened last season, hosted the World Series and NLCS with 28 per cent capacity. The Rangers only intend on selling out the stadium for the home opener, with plans in place to create “distanced seating” sections for the other home games in the early part of the season.
“We will need fan co-operation, there’s no doubt. The good news is the numbers are trending down,” Rob Matwick, the team’s executive vice-president, said on March 10. “Can we drop our vigilance? No. We need their co-operation.”
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