Gopher Baseball Adjusts Weekend Schedule Due to Weather

Minnesota and Washington will play a doubleheader today instead of the originally scheduled 3-game series.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 11:20am

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The University of Minnesota baseball team has changed its weekend schedule due to impending weather. The Golden Gophers will now host Washington in a Big Ten doubleheader today starting at 2 PM, with the second game following 45 minutes after the opener. The three-game series finale is set for tomorrow at 3 PM, as Sunday's forecast of rain led to the decision.

Why it matters

Weather is a common factor that forces schedule changes in college sports, especially for outdoor events like baseball. This adjustment allows the teams to complete their conference series despite the unfavorable weather forecast for Sunday.

The details

Minnesota is 19-13 overall and 3-9 in the Big Ten, while Washington is 15-18 overall and 6-6 in the league. The Gopher softball team is also opening a 3-game Big Ten series at #19 Washington tonight at 8 PM. The Gophers are 14-24 overall and 6-6 in the conference, while the host Huskies are 31-9 overall and 12-0 in the league.

  • The doubleheader will take place today, April 10, 2026, starting at 2 PM.
  • The series finale is scheduled for tomorrow, April 11, 2026, at 3 PM.

The players

University of Minnesota Baseball Team

The college baseball team representing the University of Minnesota, a Big Ten Conference member.

University of Washington Baseball Team

The college baseball team representing the University of Washington, also a member of the Big Ten Conference.

University of Minnesota Softball Team

The college softball team representing the University of Minnesota, a Big Ten Conference member.

University of Washington Softball Team

The college softball team representing the University of Washington, ranked #19 nationally and leading the Big Ten Conference.

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What’s next

The Gopher baseball team will play the series finale against Washington tomorrow at 3 PM.

The takeaway

Schedule changes due to weather are common in college sports, especially for outdoor events like baseball. This adjustment allows the teams to complete their conference series despite the unfavorable forecast.