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"The Astros have followed Major League Baseball's guidelines regarding netting while providing fans with a choice as to whether they sit in areas with or without protective netting. In 2002 worden de naamgevingsrechten voor een periode van 30 jaar aangekocht door Minute Maid, een onderdeel van … The winners of the first-round matchups between the Nos. The Wild Card round winners will then embark on what amounts to the traditional postseason. The winners of the first-round matchups between the Nos. If you do, you're less likely to hear me yelling at you during a game. #6 - Arriving Late & Leaving Early: This is one of my big pet peeves. "Fan experience is always a top priority for the Astros," the team said in a statement. Independent What's On Guide. Fans will continue to have the option to sit in areas without netting.". The following items will not be permitted inside Minute Maid Park: Aerosol cans Alcohol Animals (except for service animals) Bags larger than 16" x 16" x 8" Backpacks are prohibited (exceptions for manufacturer designed diaper bags, Astros Buddies, single … It is driven by Bobby Vásquez, who goes by the name Bobby Dynamite. section: | slug: mlb-playoffs-postseason-start-date-tiebreaker-rules-more-to-know-about-16-team-format | sport: baseball | route: article_single.us | They'll enjoy the game so much more if they understand the action happening in front of them. Of course, it makes me nuts when the Astros make mistakes they shouldn't, but lately it's the johnny-come-lately fans and the way they behave at a game.

Not necessary or called for, so pipe down. If they're cute and catchy you'll still get on El Grande in between innings. The list of permitted and prohibited items for Astros games at Minute Maid Park that has been in place this season will not be changed by the new security screening guidelines. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. All Rights Reserved. I wear sundresses and ball caps to the park all the time...with flip-flops. To avoid problems with counterfeit, stolen, void, or inflated tickets, purchase them only at the Minute Maid Park Box Office or purchase your tickets by clicking on the link that we have on our website.

If you are not under the age of 13? Last season (when the Astros couldn't buy a win) a Brewers fan yelled in my then 9 year old's face about how the Astros sucked and Brewers were awesome. It's the most ridiculous cheer in existence, but if you MUST do the wave, only do it when your team is at bat. And if you happen to be sitting by me and don't understand something, just ask, most die-hards are happy to explain a rule or a call.

#9 - Drinking and Baseball: A cold beer is almost required at baseball games, right? Again, MLB has given itself only one day between the end of the regular season and the start of the playoffs. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Don't be a three inning fan, be a baseball fan.

It seems like the logical approach. These items are not permitted at any time. Costumes are not allowed at Minute Maid Park. 4 and 5 series will play at Globe Life Park, home of the Texas Rangers.

And ladies, dresses are NOT forbidden.

1 and 8 and the Nos. Minute Maid Park is not very budget friendly when it comes to food and drink rules. Game 7, if one is necessary, would occur on Oct. 28.

Petco Park will serve as the host for the AL Championship Series, while Globe Life Park will host both, the NL Championship Series and the World Series. Additionally, fans are reminded that the Houston Astros reserve the right to refuse admittance of any item deemed hazardous, suspicious or offensive.

Woman hit by foul ball: I think it could have killed me. Leave the stilettos at home. Most of it will be. 3 vs. No.

6-keys: media/spln/mlb/reg/free/stories, at No items are permitted to be affixed to signs and no signs may be affixed to the ballpark), Beverages & containers other than factory-sealed plastic water bottles 1 liter or less, Coolers – hard sided and Styrofoam coolers, hard plastic inserts for soft sided coolers (soft sided coolers not to exceed bag size of 16″x16″x8″), Food in a portion larger than a clear, one-gallon size bag, Hoverboards and other personal recreational devices, Inflatables (i.e.

#4 - Getting Dressed for the Game: When getting dressed for a baseball game, please remember it is a game played on grass and dirt. I know YOU will not be in the grass and dirt, but clubbing attire is not necessary and just makes you a laughingstock to the true baseball fan. I do want people to come cheer for the Houston Nine, but I think there should be rules that people agree to follow when they purchase a ticket to a baseball game.

This photo illustration shows how far the netting will go. You see, it's an offensive cheer. Banners or signs larger than 3′ x 2′ (Banners must be baseball-related and support teams and players, so long as they are in good taste. #1 - Getting Up and Sitting Down: In a perfect world I would tell you to only walk to your seat or leave your seat at the half inning mark during the mid-inning changeover.

The other aspects, specifically the tiebreaker angle, seem more likely to revert once the pandemic is controlled.

But please manage your intake. It doesn't, but it is a departure from the approaches used in the subsequent rounds. The Wild Card Game winner would then advance to play a best-of-five series against the league's top seed, and so on. And I highly encourage you to enjoy your favorite while taking in the game.

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), Poles or sticks of any kind (i.e. The Wild Card Series will be conducted at the higher seed's ballpark. Ten simple rules to keep you and me both happy at Minute Maid Park. #3 - Bringing a Glove: If you are still in elementary school or middle school, then by all means bring your glove to the game. Images by eflon used in background images under a Creative Commons license.

7, No.

Because the postseason never seemed guaranteed to happen, given the ongoing pandemic and whatnot, abstaining from learning the complexities of the altered playoff structure was a defensible position.

Cheer for your team, jeer at a bad call or something great the other guys did.

beach balls, basketballs, balloons), Noisemakers (whistles, horns, bells, etc. and don't leave until you hear, "That's a winner!"

It blocks my...I mean, people's view and makes them a little angry.

Fans can no longer bring backpacks into the park… Please sit in your assigned seat and be prepared to show your ticket to an usher or ballpark supervisor upon request for checking purposes. Copyright © 2020 KTRK-TV. Remember that the stadium has the unique ability to start an event with the roof closed and finish it with the roof open. Perhaps this is the traditionalist in me, but I believe that winning or losing, you support your team through an ENTIRE game. But since this culture is in so much of hurry that people even honk in the drive thru lane, I'll say this: at the very least, only leave your seat or go to your seat BETWEEN batters.

That won't be the case this October. Individuals in costumes may be refused entry and will receive refunds for their ticket price. Last season (when the Astros couldn't buy a win) a Brewers fan yelled in my then 9 year old's face about how the Astros sucked and Brewers were awesome. Covering the impact of coronavirus on the sports world. Scalping or the resale of Astros Game Tickets is strictly prohibited on Minute Maid Park property.