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Controversy Metrodome
Controversy
The Metrodome is both beloved and reviled by Minnesota fans. The Twins have won
both of their World Series championships in its friendly confines (and winning
both Series by winning all four games held at the Dome), and the white roof,
quick turf, and the right-field wall (or "Baggie") can provide a substantial
home-field advantage for the Twins. Because it was designed for football, the
Metrodome has severe disadvantages as a baseball venue. The way many seats are
situated forces some fans to crane their necks to see home plate. Neither the
main nor the upper concourse has visibility to the field, meaning fans risk
missing play whenever they leave for the concession stands. The Dome's sight
lines tend to be below average, with nearly 1,400 seats having obscured or
partial visibility to the playing field. The Metrodome is widely known as a
hitter's park, with a low left-field fence that favors right-handed power
hitters, and the higher but closer right-field baggie that favors left-handed
power hitters. Because the roof is very nearly the same color as a baseball, and
transmits light, the Metrodome has a far higher error incidence than a normal
stadium during day games, so instead of losing a fly ball in the sun, as is
common for non-roofed stadia, fly balls can easily get lost in the ceiling. The
Dome's appearance has been disparaged by area residents, being likened to a
stale marshmallow lashed into an ashtray.
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