Red Sox rain delay: Downpour and threat of lightning halts game in ninth inning
The Red Sox had just taken a one-run lead in the top of the inning, but before they could take the field for the bottom of the inning, umpires waved out the grounds crew to unfurl the tarp and protect the field as rain began and heavy winds swirled. (UPDATE: After a lengthy delay, the game is scheduled to restart at 12:05 a.m. ET / 11:05 a.m. CT).
The Sox were about to turn to Jordan Hicks to close out their second straight game, but he never got to the mound as the grounds crew raced onto the field.
Some rain was in the forecast for late Monday night, though officials had hoped that the game could be completed before it arrived.
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