[StanfordMatt]

Here's a link to watch a replay of the game via ESPN: https://www.espn.com/watch/player/_/id/c...544e14eb97

Outfielders would not have had a problem losing sight of the ball in the air off of Rios' bat (the white conference logo on the wall was the issue for those on the infield or in the stands seeing clearly) because it wasn't hit higher than the lights. Bowser's fly ball last night and Sanborn's pop-up last week that the A&M third baseman couldn't see were both hit high enough to presumably go above the lights.

Thanks to MT for the dimensions of light poles. The issue would appear to be a combination of the height of the lights along with the orientation of the lights. If other college stadia have lights that are shorter than MLB stadia but face upward whereas Sunken only has downward facing lights due to light pollution concerns, then that appears to be the crux of the issue.

Bob observed that it's rarely a problem in his opinion but twice in one week is at least worth noting in my respectful opinion. It could be that all relevant parties are aware of the issue and simply feel that the possible solutions (higher lights or upward facing lights) aren't worth the costs (monetary or environmental) given the frequency of night games featuring high batted balls.

[StanfordMatt]

Here's a link to watch a replay of the game via ESPN: https://www.espn.com/watch/player/_/id/c...544e14eb97

Outfielders would not have had a problem losing sight of the ball in the air off of Rios' bat (the white conference logo on the wall was the issue for those on the infield or in the stands seeing clearly) because it wasn't hit higher than the lights. Bowser's fly ball last night and Sanborn's pop-up last week that the A&M third baseman couldn't see were both hit high enough to presumably go above the lights.

Thanks to MT for the dimensions of light poles. The issue would appear to be a combination of the height of the lights along with the orientation of the lights. If other college stadia have lights that are shorter than MLB stadia but face upward whereas Sunken only has downward facing lights due to light pollution concerns, then that appears to be the crux of the issue.

Bob observed that it's rarely a problem in his opinion but twice in one week is at least worth noting in my respectful opinion. It could be that all relevant parties are aware of the issue and simply feel that the possible solutions (higher lights or upward facing lights) aren't worth the costs (monetary or environmental) given the frequency of night games featuring high batted balls.