Paul Soglin: Waxing America: Midges at Cleveland Indian -Yankee Game: No Night Baseball

Midges at Cleveland Indian -Yankee Game: No Night Baseball

Because you needed to know why the insects were at Jacobs Field:

During peak emergence, large numbers of midges fly into residential and industrial areas causing annoyance and damage. They are attracted to lights at night and thousands will rest on the outside of buildings and will enter homes through the slightest crack. They fly into people's eyes, ears and mouths and are sometimes inhaled. Everything is contaminated by midges

From the entomologists at Ohio State University: Midges and Crane Flies

Most occur in huge swarms or small compact mating swarms, and a "humming" can be heard over a considerable distance. After sunset, adults become active and fly to night-lights, entering structures through the slightest of openings. Piles of eight to twelve inches of dead midges may accumulate in unwanted places. A stench similar to dead fish may be observed. There are also biting midges, which are very tiny insects (sometimes called "no-see-ums"), that suck blood from humans, mammals, reptiles, and other insects. Bites can cause itching and, in sensitive individuals, welts and lesions that can persist for several days.

From Alameda County:

...emerging in large numbers in areas of the county that are near channels, creeks and large bodies of water. These insects pose no threat to pets or people and are an important part of the food chain for local and migratory waterfowl. These insects are highly attracted to lights and "Bug Zappers". Minimizing the use of outside lights will help to reduce their presence near your home.

Obviously God never meant for baseball to be played under the lights.