Sports Play Through Another Dangerously Hot Day in Parts of the US
- Multiple major league teams competed amid a rare June heat wave, facing dangerously hot and muggy conditions in parts of the United States.
- Due to heat-related problems, Seattle pitcher Trent Thornton and official Chad Whitson exited the Mariners-Cubs game in Chicago on Saturday.
- The Mariners and Cubs played their series finale at Wrigley Field with a gametime temperature of 92 degrees, while the Cubs won 10-7.
- Seattle manager Wilson reported that Thornton showed significant improvement following the previous day’s game after receiving fluids and a cold bath, noting the positive effects were almost immediate, and added that the team is accustomed to playing in hot conditions.
- The continued hot weather forced players and officials to manage heat-related risks, highlighting challenges teams face during unusually high June temperatures.
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Sports play through another dangerously hot day in parts of the U.S.
By JAY COHEN CHICAGO — The shade — under the roof and the upper deck, in every dugout and tunnel — was a popular place at Wrigley Field on June 22. The sunny seats, not so much. Several major league teams played through a second straight day of muggy conditions as dangerously hot temperatures dominated parts of the United States during a rare June heat wave. The PGA Tour was in a sweltering Connecticut for the Travelers Championship, and the LPG…
CHICAGO (AP) — Shade — under the roof and on the upper deck, in every dugout and tunnel — was a popular spot at Wrigley Field on Sunday.
Wrigley Field a hot spot as teams and tournaments play through another dangerously hot day across the US
The shade — under the roof and the upper deck, in every dugout and tunnel — was a popular place at Wrigley Field on Sunday. The sunny seats, not so much. Several major league teams played through a second straight day of muggy conditions as dangerously hot temperatures dominated parts of the United States during a rare June heat wave. The PGA Tour was in a sweltering Connecticut for the Travelers Championship, and the LPGA played the KPMG Women’…

Sports play through another dangerously hot day in parts of the US
Several major league teams played through a second straight day of muggy conditions as dangerously hot temperatures dominated parts of the United States during a rare June heat wave. The PGA Tour was in a sweltering Connecticut for the Travelers…
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