San Antonio Missions cancel weekend games following positive COVID-19 tests
During a pitching change, Flying Chancelas de San Antonio Esteury Ruiz ,center, talks with teammates Thomas Milone ,L, and Tirso Ornelas San Antonio Missions were defeated by Midland Rockhounds 3-0 on Thursday, May 19, 2022 Wolff Stadium.The San Antonio Missions canceled the final two games of their series against the Tulsa Drillers following positive COVID-19 tests among Missions players and coaches, the team announced Saturday night.
Saturday’s game was called off about an hour before the scheduled 7:05 p.m. first pitch, and the club announced just after 9 p.m. that Sunday’s game also will not be played. The Missions’ announcement said the change will “allow for additional tracing and testing,” and Sunday’s game will not be rescheduled.
“The Missions regret having to cancel Sunday’s game, but the safety of our players, coaches and fans is of utmost importance for our organization and Minor League Baseball,” the team said in a [email protected]