Mets and Phillies Players Express Health Concerns Due to Unhealthy Air Quality During Game
MLB's first game after the All-Star break was played in 'unhealthy' air conditions due to Canadian wildfires, prompting concerns from players like Mets and Phillies stars who questioned the idea of playing outdoors.
Major League Baseball's first game after the All-Star break was played in 'unhealthy' air conditions due to Canadian wildfires, prompting concerns from Mets and Phillies stars about playing in such air quality, with one player describing it as 'not the greatest idea'. The Philadelphia Phillies hosted the New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park. Several players, including Bryce Harper of the Phillies and Juan Soto of the Mets, voiced their concerns on social media. The game took place despite the unhealthy conditions being reported by the local air quality monitor.
