Banner taunting Astros flies over Dodger Stadium, another expected Sunday
An aircraft was spotted flying over Dodger Stadium with a sign directed toward the Houston Astros prior to Saturday's contest against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
An airplane is flying over Dodger Stadium right now that reads “Houston Cheats Bang Bang.”
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) September 12, 2020
Dodgers and Astros start in an hour and a half. pic.twitter.com/stvFfWZMS7
Another plane is expected to tauntingly fly a banner before Sunday's contest that reads, "Steal this sign, Astros," according to Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times.
A separate plane was reportedly supposed to carry a different banner prior to Saturday's game, but the flight was canceled due to poor air quality and low visibility.
David Yontz, a Dodgers fan from Georgia, raised the money to have the banners flown, according to Castillo.
The banners are expected to be viewable during Houston's batting practice. Flight restrictions are in place surrounding the stadium after first pitch.
The Astros organization was punished for cheating in 2017, the same season they defeated the Dodgers in the World Series.
Meanwhile, fans in Los Angeles gave the Astros a rude welcome when the team's bus arrived at Dodger Stadium.
@AsteriskTour @GiveItBackAstro pic.twitter.com/6kEUgmwEAZ
— Nikole (@Nikolitaa89) September 12, 2020
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