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White Sox, Guardians Have Another Matchup Rained Out

The AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians and Chicago White Sox had their Sunday game postponed due to unplayable field conditions caused by early morning rain.

 

No precipitation fell for more than three hours before the game was called following a delay of 2 hours, 56 minutes. Play never began as the groundskeepers kept the tarp on the infield from Saturday night.

 

The game has been rescheduled for Sept. 15, a mutual off-day, at Progressive Field.

 

It was the Guardians' 12th postponement this season, 10 of them at home. Cleveland has played an MLB-high 10 doubleheaders.

 

Four of Chicago's five postponements in 2022 have been against Cleveland.

 

Cleveland manager Terry Francona, Chicago manager Tony La Russa, umpire crew chief Chad Fairchild and Guardians officials met in the outfield twice during the lengthy delay, splashing water as they walked on the grass.

 

A large portion of left field was re-sodded following an Elton John concert that drew a capacity crowd on July 30. That specific area was deemed unplayable, forcing the game to be called off.

 

The tarp was rolled out immediately after Chicago's 2-0 win on Saturday, a game that was delayed by 2 hours, 55 minutes due to rain and started at 9:05 p.m.

 

Michael Kopech (4-9, 3.25 ERA) starts Monday at Kansas City in a game rescheduled from the lockout. Cy Young candidate Dylan Cease, slated to pitch Sunday, will now work Tuesday in the opener of a three-game set at Baltimore.

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