Introduction to the Game
The series finale for White Sox-Twins is expected to start at 4:30 p.m. after a rain delay. First pitch was originally scheduled for 1:10 p.m. Right-hander Sean Burke vs. Twins starter Pablo Lopez was the pitching matchup originally scheduled.
Current Series Standings
The Sox are looking to win the rubber game of the three-game series. They won Monday’s game 9-0 and lost 8-3 on Tuesday.
Weather Conditions
Thunderstorms caused problems throughout the Chicago area Wednesday afternoon. Over 1,500 ComEd customers in the Chicago area were without power Wednesday morning, according to a ComEd outage map. And more than 900 flight delays and about 200 cancellations were reported at O’Hare and Midway airports.
Forecast for the Rest of the Day
The storms are expected to end and give way to cloudy and windy conditions around 6 p.m. or 7 p.m. and temperatures were expected to be in the mid-60s near Lake Michigan and closer to 70 degrees near O’Hare, according to the National Weather Service.
Additional Insights
Friedman said the White Sox’ TV voice clarified to him what he meant when he made a comment that prompted a team executive to chime in.
Player Perspectives
“It’s the day you look forward to for a very long time,” Smith said of his debut. “And to finally have it happen is pretty surreal. Just a lot of excitement.”
“I just wish I had a torpedo bat because there was a lot of contact on the label on my bat when I played,” manager Will Venable said. “But otherwise, I’ve heard things in the past about guys using it. I don’t have too many thoughts on it.”
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Conclusion
The delayed start of the Twins-White Sox game due to rain has set the stage for an exciting late afternoon of baseball. With the series tied, both teams are eager to take the win, and the weather, although initially a hindrance, is expected to clear up, providing optimal conditions for the game.
FAQs
- Q: What is the expected start time for the Twins-White Sox game after the rain delay?
A: The expected start time is 4:30 p.m. - Q: Who are the scheduled pitchers for the game?
A: Right-hander Sean Burke for the White Sox and Twins starter Pablo Lopez. - Q: What are the current standings in the series?
A: The series is tied, with the White Sox winning the first game 9-0 and losing the second game 8-3. - Q: What are the weather conditions expected to be like during the game?
A: Cloudy and windy, with temperatures expected to be in the mid-60s near Lake Michigan and closer to 70 degrees near O’Hare.
