Kansas City Royals Move Friday Game to Saturday Due to Storms

The team will play the rescheduled game on Saturday due to inclement weather in the area.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 10:50pm

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The Kansas City Royals have announced that their scheduled Friday evening game will be moved to Saturday due to storms in the Kansas City metro area. The team is currently leading 3-1 in the 7th inning of the rescheduled game.

Why it matters

Rescheduling games due to weather is a common occurrence in baseball, but it can disrupt plans for fans and impact the overall schedule. The Royals are hoping to pull off a win in the rescheduled game, which will also feature a special tribute to former player Terrance Gore, who passed away during the offseason.

The details

The Royals were originally scheduled to play on Friday evening, but the game was moved to Saturday due to storms in the Kansas City area. The team is currently leading 3-1 in the 7th inning of the rescheduled game. Prior to the game, the Royals held a special tribute to former player Terrance Gore, who passed away during the offseason. Gore's son, Zain, threw out the ceremonial first pitch, and the team and fans celebrated Gore's life and contributions to the team.

  • The Royals' Friday game was originally scheduled for April 3, 2026.
  • The game was rescheduled and played on April 4, 2026.

The players

Terrance Gore

A former Kansas City Royals player who was part of the team's 2014 and 2015 World Series teams. Gore was known for his speed and base-running skills. He passed away during the offseason, and the Royals held a special tribute to him before the rescheduled game.

Zain Gore

Terrance Gore's son, who threw out the ceremonial first pitch before the rescheduled Royals game.

JJ

The Kansas City Royals' general manager, who spoke emotionally about the loss of Terrance Gore and the team's tribute to him.

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What they’re saying

“It's the least we could do, you know, for his family. So it'll be fun to see his kids out there. His son's a baseball player. He was very involved with with his, his youth team. So we had Zain out on the field the other day running around. Our players do what they do. They're special guys. And they made that day special. And hopefully it's the same thing today and our fans appreciate celebrating Terrance's life.”

— JJ, Kansas City Royals General Manager

What’s next

The Royals will look to secure a win in the rescheduled game on Saturday, which will also feature continued tributes and celebrations of Terrance Gore's life and legacy.

The takeaway

This game rescheduling highlights the challenges that weather can pose for professional sports teams and their fans, but also showcases the Royals' efforts to honor the memory of a beloved former player and provide a meaningful experience for the community.