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The Texas Rangers made a “mistake” in opening their stadium to full capacity for the start of the 2021 season, President Biden said in a taped interview Wednesday night.
Globe Life Field can accommodate 40,300 people. Fans preparing for the Rangers home opener will still need to wear masks and only remove their masks when actively eating or drinking. The team installs plexiglass barriers above the canoes and along the back and sides of the enclosures. For fans, all concession and merchandise booths will be cashless and tickets will be digital.
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Biden told ESPN he didn’t think it was a good idea.
“Well that’s a decision they made. I think it’s a mistake,” the president said on the eve of opening day around MLB. “They should listen to Dr (Anthony) Fauci, the scientists and the experts. But I don’t think that’s responsible.”
The Rangers’ home opener is on April 5 against the Toronto Blue Jays.
Texas played all 30 home games during the pandemic-shortened 2020 season without fans, but the team hosted the National League Championship Series, as well as the World Series, and they allowed 28% capacity for these two series.
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Rangers CEO Neil Leibman said in March that he was convinced the base stadium would not host a “super-spreader event.”
“With all the protocols that we follow, we will be extremely responsible and provide a very comfortable environment for someone to enjoy the game without worrying that we are going to be a spreader event,” he said.
Rob Matwick, executive vice president of the team, stressed the need for fans to voluntarily comply with all requirements, but said they will be enforced if necessary.
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“We will need the cooperation of the fans, there is no doubt. The good news is the numbers are down,” said Matwick. “Can we let go of our vigilance? No. We need their cooperation.”
Dan Canova and the Fox News AP contributed to this report.
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