Hundreds of Toronto Blue Jays fans have signed a petition to open the roof of the Rogers Centre when the team takes on the Texas Rangers in Game 5 of the American League Division Series on Wednesday.
In the Change.org petition, the anonymous creator cites the Blue Jays’ home-game record as reason for wanting the dome to be open for pivotal game.
The team won 38 games and lost 14 at the Rogers Centre with the roof open. The Blue Jays won only 11 and lost 14 games with the dome’s roof closed.
“Let's give (the Blue Jays) all the support we can and get the dome opened up for Wednesday,” the creator wrote in the petition site.
During the MLB playoffs, all decisions about venues and scheduling are made by league officials instead of teams or stadium management.
With Blue Jays fans already frustrated by what they call controversial calls by umpires during the team’s post-season, the creator said opening the roof of the stadium is the least MLB officials can do.
“Now, there have already been some iffy calls made by the umpires in this series, so their opinions shouldn't be given too much credit,” they said. “Weather permitting, the Toronto Blue Jays should be allowed to play with the roof of their stadium open.”
So far, more than 8,200 people have signed the petition, which is circulating on social media with the hashtag #OpenTheDome.
The Blue Jays avoided elimination from the post-season by winning Games 3 and 4 against the Rangers. The ALDS is now tied at two games each.
The series will be decided on Wednesday at the Rogers Centre.
