Rangers make major decision for Globe Life Field. You’re probably not going to like it
You knew this was coming.
The Texas Rangers will play on synthetic turf when they open play at Globe Life Field in 2020, not real grass.
The club announced the decision Thursday in a news release.
Shaw Sports Turf will provide the synthetic grass field for the retractable-roof stadium.
The Rangers say they spent almost two years researching turf options that would “satisfy the club’s total requirements for player safety, team performance, and fan experience.”
“From our first visit with the staff at Shaw Sports Turf, we were clear that a synthetic grass surface for Globe Life Field would only be a
This story was originally published January 31, 2019 at 11:33 AM.
Stefan Stevenson
Fort Worth Star-Telegram