Tigers-Twins game delayed due to rain at Comerica Park
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 10:23 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
The matchup between the Detroit Tigers and Minnesota Twins at Comerica Park has been delayed due to rainstorms in the area. First pitch was originally scheduled for 6:40 p.m., but radar indicates a delay that could last up to two hours. The delay occurs before the start of a three-game series. Right-hander Troy Melton is set to start for the Tigers, while the Twins will counter with right-hander Taj Bradley. The Tigers come into this game having won five of their last six games, though they remain tied for 13th in the American League standings.
- •Rain delay announced before the Tigers-Twins game.
- •Radar shows a potential delay of up to two hours.
- •Tigers starting Troy Melton against Twins' Taj Bradley.
- •Tigers won five of six games in June.
- •Teams expected to play once conditions improve.
- 10:23 PMYahoo Sports — Tigers-Twins delayed at Comerica Park with rainstorms in the forecast
- 10:04 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Tigers weather, rain delay vs Twins. When will game start?
"The Tigers and Twins entered a rain delay due to inclement weather before the start of Tuesday's opener of a three-game series at Comerica Park.
"The start to the Tigers-Twins game Tuesday at Comerica Park will be delayed because of rainstorms forecasted in the area.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 10:23 PMTigers-Twins delayed at Comerica Park with rainstorms in the forecast
The start to the Tigers-Twins game Tuesday at Comerica Park will be delayed because of rainstorms forecasted in the area.
- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 10:04 PMDetroit Tigers weather, rain delay vs Twins. When will game start?
The Tigers and Twins entered a rain delay due to inclement weather before the start of Tuesday's opener of a three-game series at Comerica Park.
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