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Old Wed Jul 10, 2013, 07:15am
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At a pro game, I would think the PA would advise fans to seek shelter inside the stadium concession areas or whatever else is available away from the open seats.

That said, how much responsibility does the home team have for the fans anyway? They take reasonable precautions to prevent fans from falling down the stairs, getting hit by batted balls during pre-game BP, etc., etc. But making them vacate their seats during a storm? Really? An announcement to seek shelter is enough, IMO. If they want to be stupid and stay out there, that's on them.
If someone had gotten hurt in that Texas Ranger's strike, it would have been the Ranger's and MLB's responsibility, imo, since play wasn't suspended. But once you suspend play and advise people to take cover, I think the home team has done as much as they can.
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Old Wed Jul 10, 2013, 08:28am
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If someone had gotten hurt in that Texas Ranger's strike, it would have been the Ranger's and MLB's responsibility, imo, since play wasn't suspended.
Read the back of your ticket. Lightning strikes are considered an act of God beyond the control of the local club and MLB.
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Old Wed Jul 10, 2013, 09:03am
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If someone had gotten hurt in that Texas Ranger's strike, it would have been the Ranger's and MLB's responsibility, imo, since play wasn't suspended.
Why is that? It's not as if the fans aren't allowed to move at their own free will. Nobody forces them to stay in their seats to continue watching. Should the local police and Highway Safety Administration suspend driving in Oklahoma as tornado warnings sound?

Watching a baseball game comes with a few potential dangers. Teams advise fans of those potential problems with warning signs, announcements, etc. It's up to the fans, not the league, to take the necessary steps to use their better judgment.
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