Rain Delay at Kauffman Stadium Postpones Royals-White Sox Game

The teams will resume play in the 4 o'clock hour after a midday rain delay.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 8:09pm

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An abstract, expressionist painting in neon colors depicting the dynamic energy and movement of a baseball game being played in the rain, with the players and field dissolved into unrecognizable splatters of color.The rain delay at Kauffman Stadium injects a burst of energy and unpredictability into the Royals-White Sox series, as the teams prepare to resume play in the afternoon.Kansas City Today

The Kansas City Royals' Sunday afternoon game against the Chicago White Sox at Kauffman Stadium has been delayed due to rain. The teams are now expected to take the field around 4:10 p.m. local time, after the weather clears up.

Why it matters

Rain delays are a common occurrence in baseball, but they can significantly impact the flow of a series and a team's momentum. The Royals were looking to build on their strong pitching performances in the first two games of the series, while the White Sox hoped to get their offense going after being shut out in the opener.

The details

The Royals announced the delay just before noon on Sunday, with the first pitch originally scheduled for 1:10 p.m. The team later said they expect to start the game in the 4 o'clock hour, though the exact time is still to be determined. The Royals were set to send left-hander Noah Cameron to the mound, while the White Sox were planning to counter with right-hander Grant Taylor.

  • The game was originally scheduled to start at 1:10 p.m. on Sunday, April 12, 2026.
  • The rain delay was announced just before noon on Sunday.
  • The Royals expect to start the game sometime in the 4 o'clock hour on Sunday.

The players

Noah Cameron

The Royals' left-handed starting pitcher, who was scheduled to take the mound before the rain delay.

Grant Taylor

The White Sox' right-handed starting pitcher, who was set to face the Royals before the delay.

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What’s next

The Royals and White Sox will resume play in the 4 o'clock hour, with the exact start time to be determined once the rain clears. The teams will look to pick up where they left off, with the Royals hoping to continue their strong pitching and the White Sox aiming to get their offense going.

The takeaway

Rain delays are an unavoidable part of baseball, and teams must be prepared to adapt their plans and strategies accordingly. The Royals and White Sox will look to make the most of the revised schedule and resume their series in the afternoon, with both clubs hoping to gain an advantage as the game resumes.