Red Sox Adjust Start Time for Sunday's Game Against Tigers

Fenway Park contest moved to 4:35 p.m. due to forecast of rain in the afternoon

Apr. 19, 2026 at 2:49pm

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting a baseball game in progress, with sharp planes of color and form representing the dynamic action on the field.A cubist interpretation of the shifting fortunes and weather challenges facing the Red Sox and Tigers in their weekend series at Fenway Park.Boston Today

The Boston Red Sox have announced that the start time for their Sunday game against the Detroit Tigers at Fenway Park has been moved from 1:35 p.m. to 4:35 p.m. due to a forecast of extended rain during the originally scheduled start time. The Red Sox consulted with Major League Baseball before making the decision, which they say provides the best opportunity to play the game on Sunday.

Why it matters

The Red Sox have struggled to start the season, dropping to 8-12 after Saturday's loss to the Tigers. They need a win to build some momentum before facing a tough stretch of games against division rivals in the AL East. The weather delay could impact field conditions and player availability for both teams.

The details

In the first two games of the four-game series, the Red Sox and Tigers have split, with Boston winning the opener 1-0 and Detroit taking Saturday's contest 4-1. The Red Sox are hoping the later start time will allow them to get the game in on Sunday and pick up a much-needed victory.

  • The game was originally scheduled to start at 1:35 p.m. on Sunday, April 19, 2026.
  • The start time has been moved to 4:35 p.m. on Sunday, April 19, 2026.

The players

Jarren Duran

Boston Red Sox outfielder who scored the lone run in the team's 1-0 win over the Tigers on Friday.

Masataka Yoshida

Boston Red Sox pinch-hitter who hit a grounder that led to Duran scoring the winning run on Friday.

Kerry Carpenter

Detroit Tigers player who hit a three-run home run in the team's 4-1 win over the Red Sox on Saturday.

Alex Cora

Manager of the Boston Red Sox, who is trying to get the team back on track early in the season.

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What’s next

The Red Sox will hope the later start time allows them to get the game in against the Tigers on Sunday. After this series, they will face a tough stretch of games against division rivals the New York Yankees, Baltimore Orioles, and Toronto Blue Jays.

The takeaway

The Red Sox are making adjustments to try and get their season back on track, including working with MLB to reschedule Sunday's game against the Tigers to a later start time in hopes of avoiding rain. This flexibility shows the team's commitment to playing as many games as possible, even in the face of challenging weather conditions.