Did a “helping” wind blowing toward center keep Teixeiras drive fair in the 7th?
I watched the flags in right field hang still one second, then blow toward center field on the next puff of air periodically Wednesday night. The wind speed may have only been between 5 and 10mph with these periodic puffs. It is possible that the timing of that puff of air in the 7th inning had just enough force to keep Texeria’s drive in fair territory, and potentially affect the outcome of the game. A season of wind flow mysteries: What I observed Wednesday night confirms in my mind that the ideal home run conditions at Target Field occur with light winds, and not necessarily with a tail wind blowing out. Higher winds seem to create turbulence inside the stadium. This includes possible downdrafts after wind rushes over the “airfoil” canopy atop the stadium. The wind also seems to swirl in circular fashion in the outfield. Target Field “airfoil” canopy may play a role in swirling stadium winds. Twins fans and players have all observed the same oddities about how the ball carries at Ta
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