Rain Threatens Game Three at Fenway Park: Weather Forecast and Rescheduling Options
Weather could impact the game this afternoon at Fenway Park as the Rays and Red Sox are scheduled to play game three of a four-game series at 4:10pm. The game is currently still on, but the forecast does not look promising. A simulated radar model predicts persistent rain showers in Boston until 9:00pm, with heavy rainfall expected during those periods. The chilly temperatures and raw air will make playing conditions quite unpleasant if the game goes ahead as planned.
Postponing the game might be the best option, but rescheduling could be challenging. A doubleheader on Mother's Day or in July when the Rays return to Fenway Park after the All-Star break are possibilities, but not ideal. The Red Sox have an off day on Monday, but that cannot be used to make up this game as the Rays will be playing in Toronto. Looking ahead, there are concerns about more rain during the homestand when the Red Sox face the Phillies, with a slow-moving system expected to bring more rain late Wednesday into Thursday.
On the bright side, the absence of Roman Anthony and Garrett Crochet, who are on the IL, might lessen the impact of their absence during the potential rain delays.