All articles tagged with #rain delay
Originally Published 2 months ago — by BBC
England narrowly avoided a shock defeat by Pakistan at the Women's World Cup due to rain interference, with Pakistan's strong bowling and a rain delay preventing a historic win, highlighting England's need to improve ahead of tougher matches.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by WILX
The Tigers-Mariners ALDS Game 3, originally scheduled for 4:08 p.m. on FS1, has been delayed due to rain and will now start at 7 p.m. on FS2, with additional coverage on MLB Network.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by FOX Sports
During the rain delay of the AL Division Series game between the Mariners and Tigers, David Ortiz humorously acted as a weatherman, assuring fans that the game would start soon despite forecasts of steady rain.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Seattle Sports
Rain is threatening to delay Game 3 of the ALDS between the Seattle Mariners and Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park, with a forecast predicting showers and thunderstorms, which has historically impacted the Mariners' performance on the road. The game is scheduled for Tuesday afternoon, and fans can tune in to radio coverage starting at 11 a.m. PT.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by NASCAR.com
Qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona was canceled due to weather, leading to grid positions being set by NASCAR's metric formula. Ryan Blaney will start on pole, with Alex Bowman just outside the front row, as both race to secure a playoff spot in the final regular-season race.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Sports Media Watch
The MLB Speedway Classic at Bristol Motor Speedway experienced low ratings and was heavily impacted by rain delays, resulting in a total average viewership of 1.6 million, making it one of the less-watched MLB special events in recent years, and overshadowed by other games like ESPN's Sunday Night Baseball.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Yahoo Sports
The MLB Speedway Classic between the Braves and Reds at Bristol Motor Speedway was heavily impacted by rain, resulting in a delay and suspension after less than an inning of play, with the game resuming the next day.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Cincinnati Enquirer
The Speedway Classic baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and Atlanta Braves at Bristol Motor Speedway was suspended due to rain and is scheduled to resume on August 3. The game started late after a rain delay, with the Reds leading 1-0 in the first inning. The event features unique elements like a concert nearby and a game played on a temporary field at a race track, with weather conditions impacting the start and gameplay.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by MassLive
The Red Sox lost 5-4 to the Twins after a 90-minute rain delay caused a late-game collapse by pitcher Jordan Hicks, who struggled after being delayed and loaded the bases, leading to a walk-off single by Brooks Lee. The game featured notable performances by David Hamilton and Alex Bregman, but also highlighted pitching struggles and missed scoring opportunities for both teams.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Motorsport.com
The 2023 Belgian GP at Spa was delayed over 90 minutes due to heavy rain, safety concerns, and driver feedback, highlighting F1's ongoing challenges with wet conditions and safety protocols, ultimately leading to a cautious approach that affected the race's excitement.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Motorsport.com
Carlos Sainz supported the race director's decision to delay the Belgian GP start by 80 minutes due to rain, emphasizing safety given the track's history and recent accidents. Despite a disappointing race, he praised the cautious approach, which included a rolling start under safety car conditions, and acknowledged the gamble of starting from the pitlane did not pay off.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Motorsport.com
Max Verstappen criticized the F1 race control's decision to delay the Belgian GP start due to rain, feeling it penalized teams prepared for wet conditions and was unnecessary given the track's readiness, while other drivers supported the cautious approach for safety reasons.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Motorsport.com
The start of the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa was delayed due to heavy rain causing poor visibility, leading race control to suspend the start with a red flag. The race is rescheduled to begin at 16:20 after conditions improved, although more rain is expected during the race.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The News Journal
The NASCAR Cup Series race at Dover was delayed by rain with 14 laps remaining, leading to a 56-minute stoppage. Denny Hamlin was leading when the race paused, and after a restart and a crash by Christopher Bell, Hamlin ultimately won in overtime after 407 laps, with weather conditions impacting the race's conclusion.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Motorsport.com
Rain at Dover Motor Speedway led to the cancellation of practice and qualifying, with the starting grid set by a points-based metric, placing Chase Elliott on pole for the NASCAR Cup race.