In Game 2, Braves-Cardinals could again be impacted by sizzling temperatures in NLDS
By
Mark Puleo, AccuWeather staff writer
Published Oct 3, 2019 6:13 PM EDT
While the Major League Baseball playoff schedule is just starting to heat up, this weekend's scorching temperatures could play a role in determining the outcome of the games.
As divisional series games got underway, no place was hotter than Atlanta on Thursday night for Game 1 between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Atlanta Braves at SunTrust Park, which the visiting Cardinals won, 7-6.
Game 2, played on Friday in Atlanta as well, will feature equally brutal heat.
By 5 p.m. EDT Friday, the high for Atlanta was 97 degrees.
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel (60) leaves the game after a pitching change in the fifth inning during Game 1 of a best-of-five National League Division Series against the St. Louis Cardinals, Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
"A string of record hot days dating back to the weekend will continue through Friday in Atlanta," AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Bill Deger said. "It will be sizzling again on Friday when the Braves take the mound for Game 2 of this National League Divisional Series."
On Thursday, the mercury climbed to 98, the National Weather Service (NWS) reported on Twitter, shattering the 108-year-old daily record and becoming the hottest October day for Atlanta. The previous hottest October day for the city had been 96, set just one day prior. Temperatures remained in the 90s through the duration of Game 1.
AccuWeather forecasts are calling for a high of 96 on Friday, so the players will need to adjust to the conditions.
"Fans and players alike will have to take precautions to protect themselves from the extreme heat, including staying well hydrated," Deger said. "It will probably take until the late innings for the mercury to fall below 90 F, so the uncomfortably warm weather will persist well after dark."
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas (39) wipes sweat from his face in 90-degree heat in the second inning during Game 1 of a best-of-five National League Division Series against the Atlanta Braves, Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Built in 2017, SunTrust Park is equipped with air conditioning to help with the heat, but the organization took further measures during Thursday night's game to ensure fan safety. According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, water stations were set up two-and-a-half hours before the first pitch to help fans stay hydrated. Cooling stations were also set up at first aid locations in numerous areas.
Last month, Braves pitcher Mike Fotynewicz had to be pulled from a game due to dehydration concerns. Fotynewicz has been named as a potential pitcher for Friday night's game, which will be equally as warm as Thursday night's game was.
"A similar weather picture is expected for game 2 on Friday, with the first pitch temperature expected to be near the day’s forecast high, which will also be a daily record high," Deger said. "Relief from the heat will be had when the series moves to St. Louis on Sunday, with a first pitch time of 4:10 p.m. EDT. Temperatures around then will be close to the day's forecast high of 71, dipping into the 60s later in the game under partly sunny skies."
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In Game 2, Braves-Cardinals could again be impacted by sizzling temperatures in NLDS
By Mark Puleo, AccuWeather staff writer
Published Oct 3, 2019 6:13 PM EDT
While the Major League Baseball playoff schedule is just starting to heat up, this weekend's scorching temperatures could play a role in determining the outcome of the games.
As divisional series games got underway, no place was hotter than Atlanta on Thursday night for Game 1 between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Atlanta Braves at SunTrust Park, which the visiting Cardinals won, 7-6.
Game 2, played on Friday in Atlanta as well, will feature equally brutal heat.
By 5 p.m. EDT Friday, the high for Atlanta was 97 degrees.
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel (60) leaves the game after a pitching change in the fifth inning during Game 1 of a best-of-five National League Division Series against the St. Louis Cardinals, Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
"A string of record hot days dating back to the weekend will continue through Friday in Atlanta," AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Bill Deger said. "It will be sizzling again on Friday when the Braves take the mound for Game 2 of this National League Divisional Series."
On Thursday, the mercury climbed to 98, the National Weather Service (NWS) reported on Twitter, shattering the 108-year-old daily record and becoming the hottest October day for Atlanta. The previous hottest October day for the city had been 96, set just one day prior. Temperatures remained in the 90s through the duration of Game 1.
AccuWeather forecasts are calling for a high of 96 on Friday, so the players will need to adjust to the conditions.
"Fans and players alike will have to take precautions to protect themselves from the extreme heat, including staying well hydrated," Deger said. "It will probably take until the late innings for the mercury to fall below 90 F, so the uncomfortably warm weather will persist well after dark."
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas (39) wipes sweat from his face in 90-degree heat in the second inning during Game 1 of a best-of-five National League Division Series against the Atlanta Braves, Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Built in 2017, SunTrust Park is equipped with air conditioning to help with the heat, but the organization took further measures during Thursday night's game to ensure fan safety. According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, water stations were set up two-and-a-half hours before the first pitch to help fans stay hydrated. Cooling stations were also set up at first aid locations in numerous areas.
Last month, Braves pitcher Mike Fotynewicz had to be pulled from a game due to dehydration concerns. Fotynewicz has been named as a potential pitcher for Friday night's game, which will be equally as warm as Thursday night's game was.
"A similar weather picture is expected for game 2 on Friday, with the first pitch temperature expected to be near the day’s forecast high, which will also be a daily record high," Deger said. "Relief from the heat will be had when the series moves to St. Louis on Sunday, with a first pitch time of 4:10 p.m. EDT. Temperatures around then will be close to the day's forecast high of 71, dipping into the 60s later in the game under partly sunny skies."
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