Red Sox Shift Sunday Game Time Due to Rain Threat

First pitch moved to 4:35 PM to avoid mid-day showers

Apr. 19, 2026 at 1:05am

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The Boston Red Sox have pushed back the start time of their Sunday game against the Detroit Tigers by three hours due to a forecast of rain during the originally scheduled 1:35 PM first pitch. The teams will now take the field at 4:35 PM, with the Red Sox and Tigers having split the first two games of their four-game series so far.

Why it matters

Weather delays and postponements are common challenges for Major League Baseball teams, requiring flexibility to adjust game times and schedules to ensure games can be played. This decision by the Red Sox aims to give the teams the best chance of completing the full nine innings on Sunday.

The details

The Red Sox consulted with MLB officials about the weather forecast, which called for rain showers from mid-day into the afternoon on Sunday. By pushing the start time back to 4:35 PM, the teams hope to take advantage of better weather expected later in the day and provide the best opportunity to play the full game as scheduled.

  • The original start time for Sunday's game was 1:35 PM.
  • The first pitch has been moved to 4:35 PM.

The players

Boston Red Sox

The Major League Baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts.

Detroit Tigers

The Major League Baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan.

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What’s next

The Red Sox and Tigers will conclude their four-game series with the traditional Patriots' Day morning start on Monday at 11:05 AM.

The takeaway

Weather-related schedule changes are a common challenge for MLB teams, requiring quick decision-making and flexibility to give games the best chance of being played as originally planned.