Chicago, Illinois /
The management of White Sox had contact with the office of the commissioner of Major League Baseball (MLB) with the idea of postponing the game against the Minnesota Twins this Monday, July 4, however, after discussions with the league and local authorities, the team will play after a shooting at the Independence Day parade in suburban Chicagoa fact that took the lives of at least six people.
The meeting is still scheduled to start at 8:10 p.m. Eastern time in the United States, although some rains in the area could end up modifying the start time that yes or yes it will take place.
The only adjustment the White Sox will make after what happened is to cancel the fireworks show, as well as hold a moment of silence before first pitch.
“Our hearts go out to the Highland Park community,” the White Sox said in a statement. “The entire Chicago White Sox organization expresses our deepest condolences to the families and friends of the innocent victims of today’s horrific shooting and to all those who have been affected by this tragedy.”
The gunman wounded at least 30 more and chased away hundreds of marchers, parents in strollers and children on bicycles fleeing in terror, police said. The suspect remained at large hours later as authorities searched the area.
Several nearby cities canceled events, including parades and fireworks, with some noting the Highland Park shooter was still at large.
