TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME...

Astros pitch clever way for fans to attend games virtually

Astros pitch clever way for fans to attend games virtually
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Do you miss going to Minute Maid Park to see the Astros play? With this creative solution from the Astros, you can still attend games despite the pandemic...in a clever way.

For a $100 donation, you can upload a smiling photo of yourself in your team gear and the Astros will turn it into a cutout and place it in the stands.

Net proceeds from cutout purchases will go to the Astros Foundation to support ongoing efforts in the Houston community. Quantities are limited and cutouts will be made on a first-come-first serve basis. You can purchase a cutout at mlb.com/astros.

Your photo could end up in the Crawford Boxes, Houston Methodist Hall of Fame Alley, Budweiser Patio, or Bullpen.

The earlier you upload your photo, the higher likelihood your cutout will be installed at the beginning of the regular season." We cannot guarantee the condition of your cutout after exposure to weather, outdoor elements, and balls leaving the playing field," the team wrote in a release. "At this time, cutouts will not be provided to fans regardless of damage to the cutout or changes to the season schedule."

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