Commissioner opens the roof on Astros

HOUSTON -- Major League Baseball pulled the roof out from over the Houston Astros' heads.

Over the objections of the Astros, the commissioner's office ordered the roof open at Minute Maid Field for Game 3 of the World Series on Tuesday night and said all games in Houston this week are likely to be played outdoors.

"It is a gorgeous day," baseball commissioner Bud Selig said. "In Milwaukee, you don't get a day like this until July Fourth."

The forecast called for a game time temperature in the low 60s, and Solomon said it would not get too cold for fans.

The Astros like playing with the roof closed because, among other things, it increases the noise. They were not thrilled with the decision.

"They had the opportunity to close it in the division series, they had the chance in the championship series, they didn't say anything then," shortstop Adam Everett said. "It surprises me they're saying something now."