Due to the fact that of a favorable COVID-19 test within the Giants organization, Friday nights video game between the San Francisco Giants and San Diego Padres at Petco Park has been delayed. MLB also revealed that Saturdays scheduled game in between the two groups has likewise been delayed..
Here is the complete announcement from MLB:.
Following a favorable test for COVID-19 in the San Francisco Giants organization, tonights and tomorrows set up games in between the Giants and the host San Diego Padres at Petco Park have been postponed out of an abundance of caution and to allow for additional testing and contact tracing to be carried out. Major League Baseball will continue to offer updates as necessary.
While no main reason for the postponement was provided right away on Friday, the Padres quickly after revealed the favorable test. The decision wasnt made up until minutes before scheduled first pitch on Friday night. Its not yet understood whether the positive case is a Giants gamer.
Both the Giants and Padres are presently in playoff position in the National League with less than three weeks to go in the abbreviated 60-game routine season..
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Previously this season, the Marlins and Cardinals were forced to delay numerous games due to the fact that of COVID clusters with their respective organizations. Earlier this month, the As were required to postpone 4 video games since of a favorable test.
