Red Sox-Tigers Series Finale Delayed to 4:35 PM Due to Rain

Sox ace Garrett Crockett will take the mound three hours later than originally scheduled.

Apr. 19, 2026 at 12:36am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a fragmented baseball game, with sharp planes of navy, green, and red overlapping to create a dynamic, abstract composition.A rain delay forces the Red Sox and Tigers to adjust their schedules, adding an extra layer of complexity to the game.Boston Today

The Boston Red Sox have announced that Sunday's series finale against the Detroit Tigers at Fenway Park has been delayed to a 4:35 PM start due to a forecast for rain throughout the day. The teams have split the first two games of the four-game series, with the finale originally scheduled for the traditional Patriots' Day 11:10 AM morning start on Monday.

Why it matters

Rain delays are a common occurrence in baseball, but the Red Sox and MLB wanted to give the game the best chance of being played on Sunday rather than postponing it to Monday. This change in start time could impact fan attendance and TV viewership, as well as the players' routines and preparation.

The details

The Red Sox consulted with Major League Baseball about the weather forecast, which called for rain from mid-day into the afternoon on Sunday. The later 4:35 PM start time is expected to take advantage of better weather conditions later in the day and provide the best opportunity to complete the game on Sunday as originally scheduled.

  • The Red Sox and Tigers have split the first two games of their four-game series.
  • The series finale was originally scheduled for the traditional Patriots' Day 11:10 AM start on Monday.

The players

Garrett Crockett

The Red Sox starting pitcher who will take the mound three hours later than originally scheduled.

Boston Red Sox

The home team hosting the series finale against the Detroit Tigers at Fenway Park.

Detroit Tigers

The visiting team playing the series finale against the Red Sox at Fenway Park.

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The takeaway

This rain delay highlights the challenges baseball teams face in scheduling games, especially in the Northeast where weather can be unpredictable. The Red Sox and MLB made the prudent decision to push back the start time in order to give the game the best chance of being completed on the originally scheduled date.