The A's announced Thursday on Twitter their scheduled game vs. the Rangers at Globe Life Field in Arlington has been postponed.
A's players said in a statement they "will not take the field tonight to help raise awareness for these social issues, not just tonight, but for our collective future."
From the players of the Oakland A’s pic.twitter.com/0JEDBmuL8Z
— Oakland A's (@Athletics) August 27, 2020
The Rangers honored the A's decision to postpone the game, saying in a statement that they "stand with all those who condemn racial injustice and are committed to helping bring about an end to systemic racism.