Man, talk about a waiting game! Fenway Park is under wraps today, literally, as the Red Sox and Royals try to squeeze in their final game against each other this season. The forecast is straight-up brutal, calling for steady rain to dump all through the morning and into much of the afternoon. It’s gonna be a real test of patience for everyone involved, from the players to the grounds crew and especially the fans.
The Early Call That Missed the Mark
Look, with only 13 games left in the season, MLB is absolutely going to want to get this game played today. You don’t want to leave a game hanging with so few opportunities left on the schedule. That urgency is exactly why the Red Sox already announced yesterday evening that they were pushing the scheduled 1:35 PM start time back 90 minutes. The new call was for a 3:05 PM first pitch. They put it out there on social media, giving folks a heads-up. But here’s the thing, and let’s be real, a lot of us probably thought it right away: that 3:05 PM start time is likely not far enough. Don’t be surprised if we’re hearing about additional delays, because this rain isn’t messing around.
Radar Tells the Real Story at Fenway
You gotta check the models, and the HRRR simulated radar for 3:00 PM today? Yeah, it’s still showing significant precipitation over Boston. It’s not the kind of “maybe we can get it in” forecast you want for a game that’s supposed to start in just minutes. While things will eventually head in the right direction by mid-afternoon, that back edge of the rain is a stubborn one. We’re talking another couple of hours, at least, for it to fully clear out of the city. Realistically, we’re probably looking closer to 5:00 PM, which is when they can pull the tarp off and get things ready for play. The good news? Once they finally do manage to get that field set, the conditions are expected to hold up and remain totally playable through the evening. But until that later window opens up, it’s just a lot of staring at the radar, hoping for a break in the clouds.
So, the mission is clear: both the Red Sox and the Royals want to play this game today. It’s the final time these two teams face off this season, and with the clock ticking down on the overall schedule, every game matters. The conditions will improve, but it’s gonna be a true test of patience, pushing into the late afternoon and early evening hours. The waiting game is real. Until those skies truly clear up, we’re all just going to be watching the radar and waiting for things to clear. Get ready for a late one, Boston!
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Originally reported by Over the Monster.
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