Mets game start delayed as Red Sox arrive late in New York
ESPN MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 10:44 PM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
The start of the Mets game against the Red Sox on July 10, 2026, has been delayed to 7:50 p.m. after the Red Sox experienced travel issues while departing from Chicago. Originally scheduled for 7:15 p.m., the game follows the Red Sox's six-game winning streak and the Mets' recent series win over the Royals. Pitchers Nolan McLean for the Mets and Sonny Gray for the Red Sox are set for a high-profile matchup. The game marks the beginning of a three-game series for both teams before the All-Star break.
- •Red Sox delayed due to travel from a series in Chicago.
- •First pitch rescheduled to 7:50 p.m.
- •Red Sox on a six-game winning streak.
- •Mets have won four of their last five games.
- •Nolan McLean and Sonny Gray are starting pitchers.
- 3:47 AMESPN MLB — Red Sox plane issues force delayed start vs. Mets
- 10:44 PMYahoo Sports — Start of Mets game on Friday delayed by late-arriving Red Sox
"The Red Sox arrived at Citi Field at 5:05 p.m. ET, a little more than two hours before the scheduled first pitch of their game against the Mets, after the team plane was grounded for nearly 24 hours due to mechanical issues.
"Due to travel delays for the Red Sox, the start of the Mets' game on Friday was delayed. Here is when it is scheduled to begin.
Sources
External links- ESPN MLBJul 11, 2026, 3:47 AMRed Sox plane issues force delayed start vs. Mets
The Red Sox arrived at Citi Field at 5:05 p.m. ET, a little more than two hours before the scheduled first pitch of their game against the Mets, after the team plane was grounded for nearly 24 hours due to mechanical issues.
- Yahoo SportsJul 10, 2026, 10:44 PMStart of Mets game on Friday delayed by late-arriving Red Sox
Due to travel delays for the Red Sox, the start of the Mets' game on Friday was delayed. Here is when it is scheduled to begin.
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