a blackout game
2007-03-08 12:18:06 · 9 answers · asked by Reyes&Ricky 5 in Sports ➔ Baseball
games that won't be showing on your local TV broadcast....
2007-03-08 12:23:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, a blackout game is exactly what it sounds like. MLB is testing a new concept this season, something they are trying to copy from bowling alleys across the country, where they are going to be installing blacklight bulbs instead of the standard stadium lights. All the players will be wearing white uniforms with stripes, vertical for the home team and horizontal for the visitors, so they will "glow". Balls, bats and other equipment will also be coated with a special chemical solution which will also make them glow under the black lights.
These games are denoted as blackouts on the schedule, and should be pretty interesting to watch. I'm really looking forward to seeing one in person, should be quite a spectacular sight.
2007-03-08 21:06:28 · answer #2 · answered by Josh 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your local team's home game has not been sold out or reached the minimum ticket sales, which results in the game NOT being shown on basic TV such as FOX or CBS. It's due to the agreement between the team owner and the broadcasting company. It usually happens during the NFL season.
A perfect example: The Oakland Raiders NEVER sell out or meet their quota for a game so their games are never shown on CBS in the bay area.
2007-03-08 20:52:09 · answer #3 · answered by chut1144 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It means the game won't be shown on the local television station for that market. Usually happens when they don't sell enough tickets to the game.
2007-03-08 20:20:23 · answer #4 · answered by DoReidos 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the game is blacked out of the area you live at which means the game is not showing or is not going to show
2007-03-08 20:20:22 · answer #5 · answered by Janet ♥(YFFL) 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It means they are playing at night with all the stadium lights off. It is a great time!
2007-03-08 20:24:43 · answer #6 · answered by msi_cord 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means you can't see it on tv in your area
2007-03-08 20:28:04 · answer #7 · answered by Dusty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
where ur local TV network won't show it
2007-03-08 20:47:27 · answer #8 · answered by yankees_08wschamps 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its too dark i think
2007-03-08 20:21:31 · answer #9 · answered by dolphinzrool 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋