Mother Nature stepped onto the mound at Fenway Park on Saturday afternoon, and the Red Sox and Rays never even got to the first pitch. A fast-moving line of storms rolled into Boston and knocked the scheduled 4:10 p.m. start off the board, sending fans and staff hustling for cover as heavy rain and gusty winds moved in.
Team Hits Pause As Weather Moves In
The Red Sox announced on X that the game’s first pitch was on hold and that a new start time would be shared once it was set, according to WCVB. The matchup had been listed on the team’s schedule as a 4:10 p.m. start tied to Make-A-Wish Day, per Ticketmaster.
Flash-Flood Risk And Rough Winds Across The State
The National Weather Service warned that the storm system could bring damaging wind gusts, frequent lightning and intense downpours with flash-flood potential across eastern Massachusetts, according to the National Weather Service Boston/Norton. Broader national coverage also noted that large stretches of the Northeast were under threat from the same line of storms on Saturday, with widespread heavy rain and strong winds expected, per CBS News.
What Fans Should Know
Fans already inside Fenway and those headed to the park were urged to follow instructions from stadium officials and keep an eye on the team’s official channels for word on the new start time, the club told WCVB. Keeping phones charged and listening to directions from ballpark staff were also emphasized in case conditions deteriorated. Officials further advised avoiding flooded streets and allowing extra travel time while the severe-weather threat is in play.
Earlier this season, a Red Sox game against the Rays was postponed because of rain and later made up as part of a July doubleheader, a reminder of how quickly the schedule can get squeezed when storms roll through, according to MLB.com. For details on how tickets are handled when weather interferes, see the Red Sox rainout policy.
