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Explaining the sand splashes at Tropicana Field
Original: In case you were wondering about the “sand splashes” that occur at Tropicana Field, when the ball hits the turf. 😄 # Tro
Fans of the Tampa Bay Rays are discussing the so-called sand splashes that occur at Tropicana Field when a batted ball strikes the artificial turf, sending up small puffs of turf and infill. The phenomenon has drawn enough curiosity that MLB has covered players' reactions to it, and people are sharing the explanation along with lighthearted jokes about the dome's unusual surface.
Why now: A quirky visual detail at the Rays' home stadium is amusing baseball fans and prompting discussion of how the artificial turf behaves.
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- In case you were wondering about the “sand splashes” that occur at Tropicana Field, when the ball hits the turf. 😄 # TropicanaField # Rays # ArtificialTurf # MLB https://www. mlb.com/news/rays-players-reac… · Galley@mastodon.online · 1
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