MLB pulled a fast one on the American League Championship Series today, bumping the start time for Game 3 between the Rays and Guardians a full five hours. This isn’t some minor tweak, folks; we’re talking about a massive shift for a pivotal ALCS game due to “inclement weather.”
Early Bird Gets The First Pitch, Or Does It?
The league announced the first pitch will now fly at 1 p.m. ET instead of the originally scheduled 6 p.m. ET. That’s a huge adjustment for players, coaches, and, let’s be real, any fan trying to plan their day in Cleveland. You’d think a move that big means the skies are about to open up, right? Well, that’s where things get wild.
The Weather Report vs. MLB’s Gut Feeling
Here’s the kicker: The Weather Channel is out here reporting that the rain isn’t even expected to hit Cleveland until 11 p.m. ET on Thursday. So, MLB is making a drastic call, moving an ALCS game up five hours, because of a *fear* that the front will roll in earlier than what the actual forecast is saying. It’s a classic case of taking pre-emptive action, but man, does it make you scratch your head when the radar looks clear for hours before the new start time.
What’s this mean for Game 3? Get ready for some day baseball, Cleveland. The Guardians and Rays are going to have to adjust quick, and all eyes will be on those skies to see if MLB’s early call was a stroke of genius or a total head-scratcher. You can bet fans will be watching that clock and the clouds even closer now.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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