Sports
Smoky Air Prompts Jersey Shore BlueClaws Game Postponement
The air quality issues prompted the postponement; tickets can be used at Thursday's doubleheader or exchanged, the team said.
LAKEWOOD, NJ — The Jersey Shore BlueClaws game set for Wednesday evening has been postponed due to air quality concerns, the team announced.
The game was postponed "out of abundance of caution for the safety of fans, players, coaches, and staff," the team said. "In consultation with both medical personnel, on-field staff, and Major League Baseball policy, the game will not be played tonight."
The BlueClaws were scheduled to play the Hudson Valley Renegades. The game has been rescheduled as part of a doubleheader set for Thursday. Game 1 is scheduled to begin at 5:35 p.m. with the gates opening at 5 p.m.
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Only one ticket is required for admission to both games, the team said.
Tickets from Wednesday's game also can be exchanged by calling 732-901-7000 option 2 or in person at the BlueClaws Box Office.
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The BlueClaws are set to honor first responders on Thursday at First Responders Night, sponsored by RWJBarnabas Health. It's also Thirsty Thursday, sponsored by 95.9 WRAT.
Friday is Pride Night, sponsored by Coca-Cola, and there are postgame fireworks scheduled.
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