Houston's mayor is facing backlash from Astros fans in the wake of Hurricane Beryl.
barreled into the city on Monday, causing significant damage and causing millions of residents to lose power throughout the state.
Not surprisingly, the deal has been a huge hit. Nearly 35,000 fans turned out for Tuesday's series opener, followed by close to 33,000 fans on Wednesday night. A similar number is expected for Thursday's series finale. However, Whitmire is missing the point. Baseball is meant to be a distraction from everything else, including the bad situation in Houston. It provides entertainment and comfort. In this case, it's also providing food, shelter and air conditioning to people who desperately need it, helping them get through the day.
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