MLB Fans Pack Texas Rangers' Stadium, What Social Distancing?!
MLB Fans Pack In At Rangers' Stadium ... What Social Distancing?!?
MLB fans in Texas pretended like it was 2019 on Monday ... packing into the Rangers' stadium to see a game with absolutely no regard for social distancing.
The scenes from Globe Life Field are WILD ... there's hardly an empty chair in the 40,000-seat stadium -- and people wearing masks over their noses and mouths are few and far between.
In fact, it straight-up looks like nobody in the stadium has any worry that a global pandemic is still raging onward.
So this is what a packed ballpark feels like?! Almost forgot. What a sight! pic.twitter.com/L4nz2lc7fi
— Sam Gannon (@SamGannon87) April 5, 2021 @SamGannon87
Of course, we knew this was coming ... the Rangers announced last month they would not put a limit on attendance for Opening Day against the Blue Jays -- something President Joe Biden blasted the team for.
"I think it's a mistake," POTUS said to ESPN last week. "They should listen to Dr. Fauci, the scientists and the experts. But, I think it's not responsible."
The Rangers have said repeatedly Monday will be a one-time-only event ... with team president of baseball operations Jon Daniels saying he believes there will be no more sell-outs following Monday's action.
"I think after Opening Day, reality is we're not going to be at full capacity, I doubt it," Daniels said.
The Rangers have insisted they'll enforce a mask policy -- only allowing fans to drop the face coverings to eat or drink.
Below is the *first* full capacity crowd (40,000 people) at an American sports event since the #COVID19 pandemic hit. The Texas #Rangers are currently the only team among all 4 major pro sports in America to allow full capacity. #OpeningDay pic.twitter.com/cNcqd3mU0U
— Michael Bier (@_DTXMichael) April 5, 2021 @_DTXMichael
But, one quick look behind home plate shows that just ain't happenin' ... and it begs the question, should (and will) MLB officials step in???