Red Sox reschedule Sunday series finale against Royals due to rain
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 7:55 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026
The Boston Red Sox have moved the start time of their Sunday, September 13, series finale against the Kansas City Royals at Fenway Park. Originally slated for 1:35 p.m. ET, the first pitch is now scheduled for 3:05 p.m. ET because of a rainy weather forecast in the Boston area. The team provided the update Saturday evening to allow for a better window to complete the game. Boston currently holds the second American League wild-card position with a record of 81-68. The team remains in a tight playoff race with two weeks left in the regular season. Payton Tolle is expected to start for the Red Sox, facing Kansas City pitcher Noah Cameron.
- •The Red Sox delayed Sunday's series finale at Fenway Park to 3:05 p.m. ET.
- •The game was moved from its original 1:35 p.m. ET slot due to rain.
- •Boston holds an 81-68 record and the second American League wild-card position.
- •Payton Tolle is the probable starting pitcher for the Red Sox.
- •Noah Cameron is the expected starting pitcher for the Royals.
- 7:55 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox game vs. Royals delayed due to rain; team expects to play Sunday
- 12:22 PMYahoo Sports — Rain threatens to further delay the Red Sox finale against the Royals
- 12:22 PMOver The Monster — Rain threatens to further delay the Red Sox game against the Royals - Over the Monster
- 11:35 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox Announce Important Schedule Change For Royals Series Finale
"The Red Sox moved Sunday’s series finale against the Royals because of expected rain in Boston. Here is the new start time and how to watch the game.
"The start of the Red Sox-Royals game on Sunday has been delayed due to rain.
"The start time has already been pushed back, but probably not far enough.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 7:55 PMRed Sox game vs. Royals delayed due to rain; team expects to play Sunday
The start of the Red Sox-Royals game on Sunday has been delayed due to rain.
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 12:22 PMRain threatens to further delay the Red Sox finale against the Royals
The start time has already been pushed back, but probably not far enough.
- Over The MonsterSep 13, 2026, 12:22 PMRain threatens to further delay the Red Sox game against the Royals - Over the Monster
The start time has already been pushed back, but probably not far enough.
- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 11:35 PMRed Sox Announce Important Schedule Change For Royals Series Finale
The Red Sox moved Sunday’s series finale against the Royals because of expected rain in Boston. Here is the new start time and how to watch the game.
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