Mets and Phillies stars show concerns about playing in unhealthy air quality: 'Not the greatest idea'
Major League Baseball's first game after the All-Star break was played in "unhealthy" air conditions.The Philadelphia Phillies hosted the New York Mets as air quality due to Canadian wildfires reached an index of 196 - other parts of the Northeast and Midwest neared 500, which is considered hazardous.Due to the air concerns, it was announced at around 4 p.m. ET that the game, originally slated for 7:10 p.m., would be moved up an hour, which apparently was a good idea.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"I didn't think it was bad until the last couple of innings.
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Major League Baseball's first game after the All-Star break was played in "unhealthy" air conditions.The Philadelphia Phillies hosted the New York Mets as air quality due to Canadian wildfires reached an index of 196 - other parts of the Northeast and Midwest neared 500, which is considered hazardous.Due to the air concerns, it was announced at around 4 p.m. ET that the game, originally slated for 7:10 p.m., would be moved up an hour, which apparently was a good idea.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"I didn't think it was bad until the last couple of innings. Eyes itching, burning a little bit," Mets infielder Brett Baty said. "[Carson] Benge said it felt like you were sitting at a campfire, just close to a campfire, which was pretty good.
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- Major League Baseball's first game after the All-Star break was played in "unhealthy" air conditions.The Philadelphia Phillies hosted the New York Mets as air quality due to Canadian wildfires reached an index of 196 - other parts of the Northeast and Midwest neared 500, which is considered hazardous.Due to the air concerns, it was announced at around 4 p.m. ET that the game, originally slated for 7:10 p.m., would be moved up an hour, which apparently was a good idea.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"I didn't think it was bad until the last couple of innings.
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