Tigers-Guardians Game Delayed by Rain
CLEVELAND – The scheduled 6:40 p.m. ET start of Wednesday’s MLB game between the Detroit Tigers and the Cleveland Guardians has been delayed due to inclement weather.Storms passing through Cleveland have pushed the first pitch back to 7:15 p.m., according to Detroit Free Press reporter Evan Petzold.
The delay impacts a crucial matchup between two American League central rivals battling for a division title. The Tigers (85-72) and Guardians (85-72) are currently tied in the standings, with Cleveland holding the head-to-head tiebreaker. This game, the second of a three-game series at Progressive Field, carries significant weight as both teams push for a playoff berth.
right-hander Jack Flaherty is slated to start for Detroit, while righty tanner Bibee is scheduled to take the mound for Cleveland. The Tigers have recently struggled, losing seven consecutive games, while the Guardians have surged to equal Detroit’s record.
