The game between the Cleveland Guardians and the Minnesota Twins was suspended in the fourth inning on Monday night due to a second rain delay, with the Twins leading 2-1.
The contest will continue on Tuesday evening, immediately followed by the regularly scheduled game, set to start 30 minutes after the resumption.
In the game, the Guardians initially took the lead when Kyle Manzardo hit an RBI double in the first inning off Twins starter Bailey Ober. The Twins quickly answered back, with Ryan Jeffers singling and later scoring on a hit by Ty France, tying the game in the same inning. The Twins then took the lead in the second inning when Harrison Bader scored from first base on Willi Castro’s double, shortly before a lightning storm caused a one-hour delay. After playing a scoreless third inning, the game was ultimately suspended due to rain.
Scheduled to pitch on Tuesday, Guardians right-hander Gavin Williams (3-2, 4.29 ERA) will face off against Twins right-hander Chris Paddock (2-3, 4.05 ERA).
Baseball fans can look forward to completing this exciting matchup, which has moments of both teams showcasing their talents. The continuation of the game highlights the resilience of the sport, as players remain ready to compete despite weather interruptions.