Twins Postpone Game After Shooting of Daunte Wright

The Minnesota Twins have postponed their Monday matinee against the Boston Red Sox following the fatal shooting of Daunte Wright, a Black man, in Brooklyn Center the day prior. Wright was shot by a Brooklyn Center police officer during a traffic stop on Sunday.

Brooklyn Center Police Department is about 8 miles from Target Field, where the Red Sox and Twins were supposed to begin play 5 minutes ago. https://t.co/Tls5hTuvgp

— Jason Mastrodonato (@JMastrodonato) April 12, 2021

The Twins released the following statement:

“Out of respect for the tragic events that occurred yesterday in Brooklyn Center, and following the additional details in this evolving situation, the Minnesota Twins have decided it is in the best interests of our fans, staff, players and community to not play today’s game.

“The decision was made by the Minnesota Twins after consultation with Major League Baseball, and local and state officials. Information regarding the rescheduling of today’s game, and corresponding ticket details, will be released in the near future.

“The Minnesota Twins organization extends its sympathies to the family of Daunte Wright.”

The #MNTwins and Red Sox have officially postponed today's game in the aftermath of the fatal shooting of Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Center yesterday. pic.twitter.com/AviSsvYbql

— Do-Hyoung Park (@dohyoungpark) April 12, 2021

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Twins President Dave St. Peter said that in the wake of information that has come to light over the past 24 hours, “playing a baseball game today felt a little less important.”

Twins President Dave St. Peter on zoom just now: "Our community's been through a lot, and we have a trial taking place just blocks away from Target Field. Emotions across our community, emotions across our organization, are raw."

— Hannah Keyser (@HannahRKeyser) April 12, 2021

Another tough incident in Minnesota. Of course sports will take a back seat to all this craziness.

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