Overview
- The Chicago White Sox announced the Thursday start at Rate Field was moved from 1:10 p.m. CT to 12:10 p.m. CT because of approaching weather.
- Both clubs posted lineups and named starters — Davis Martin for the White Sox and Andrew Abbott for the Reds — signaling intent to play if conditions allow.
- Local forecasts and Weather.com show additional rain moving east from Iowa in the early-to-mid afternoon, raising the chance of in-game showers or delays.
- Meteorologist Kevin Roth said the earlier start is a clear effort to play through wet conditions but he still expects some rain during the game and late-game soaking.
- The Chicago region has been recovering from several days of severe storms with confirmed tornado touchdowns, saturated soils and elevated waterways that increase the risk of flooding if more heavy rain arrives.