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Red Sox alter weekend series due to major storm threat
24 Sep
Summary
- Sunday's game moved to Friday for a split doubleheader.
- The series against the Chicago Cubs is affected.
- Severe weather is expected to bring heavy rain and wind.
The Boston Red Sox have announced schedule changes for their upcoming weekend series against the Chicago Cubs, prompted by a significant storm forecast. The anticipated heavy rain and strong winds in the Boston area have led the team to reschedule Sunday's afternoon game to Friday. This adjustment will result in a split doubleheader on Friday.
The first game of the relocated doubleheader is set to begin at 1:05 p.m. EST. The originally planned 7:05 p.m. EST nightcap has been moved up to 6:05 p.m. EST. These decisions were made in consultation with Major League Baseball, according to a press release issued Wednesday.
Saturday's game is currently slated to proceed as planned with a 7:15 p.m. EST start time. The Cubs are actively competing for one of the National League's wild-card berths, adding strategic importance to this series.
