Rain threatens to further delay the Red Sox finale against the Royals
The start time has already been pushed back, but probably not far enough.
Boston, Massachusetts - On July 18, 2026, the Boston Red Sox and the Kansas City Royals prepared for their final game of the season at Fenway Park, but the persistent rain threatened to further delay the match. The rain was forecasted to continue throughout the morning and into the afternoon, with only a window of clear weather late in the afternoon and early evening to attempt the game.
The Red Sox had already announced the start time would be pushed back by 90 minutes from 1:35 p.m. to 3:05 p.m., but additional delays were likely. Simulated radar and maps showed the rain would gradually clear, but it would likely take a couple of hours for the back edge of the precipitation to fully dissipate over Boston. Despite these challenges, both teams were eager to complete the game on this day, as they only had 13 games remaining in the season.
As the match loomed in the distance, fans and spectators patiently watched the radar, hoping for a swift end to the delay and the beginning of play.
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