The Twins and Guardians tried to get an official game in on Monday night but were thwarted by the weather. On Tuesday, the weather was so bad that there was no use trying.
Rain in the forecast on Tuesday caused the postponement of the second game in the series. That game will now be made up on Sept. 20 as part of a split doubleheader. Meanwhile, the Twins and Guardians will hope for better weather on Wednesday when they’re now scheduled to resume Monday night’s suspended game before playing Wednesday’s regularly-scheduled game.
It’s possible rain could affect these plans, as well, with more in the forecast for Wednesday.
The Twins had just taken the lead on Monday night when the two teams were called off the field as the rain picked up. After a delay of 61 minutes, they played for another 14 minutes before a second rain delay and, ultimately, the suspension of the game.
When the two teams pick back up, it will be the fourth inning with the Twins leading 2-1. The second game on Wednesday is scheduled to start approximately 30 minutes after the conclusion of the first. For that game, both teams will be allowed to have a 27th man available to them. That player will not be eligible to play in the suspended game.
Chris Paddack, who has given up a combined six hits and one run in his last 14⅓ innings pitched, and Gavin Williams were slated to start Tuesday’s game. Probables for the second game on Wednesday have yet to be announced.
Fans who hold tickets to Wednesday’s originally-scheduled game will be able to use those for both games. Fans with tickets to Tuesday’s game can use them for entry into the rescheduled game on Sept. 20 at 1:10 p.m.
While the Twins have Thursday off, the Guardians do not. They will begin a series in Detroit on Thursday, which is why the rescheduled game will be played in September during the Twins’ last homestand of the regular season.
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