A line of thunderstorms that rolled through the Boston area on Tuesday forced the scheduled Orioles-Red Sox matchup to be postponed, turning what was supposed to be a single game into a doubleheader the following day.
A Doubleheader on Wednesday
The first game will get underway at 1:35 p.m. Eastern, with left-hander Dean Kremer taking the ball for Baltimore against Boston's veteran southpaw Jake Bennett. The nightcap, slated for a 7:10 p.m. start, will see ace Kyle Bradish on the mound for the Orioles, while the Red Sox hope to activate reliever Ranger Suarez from the injured list.
Boston enters the twin bill riding a 14-game winning streak that has propelled them into the third and final Wild Card spot, while the Orioles sit three games back in the standings and are eager to chip away at that deficit as they chase a playoff berth.
In addition to the highlighted starters, managers Brandon Young and relievers Shane Baz, Eduardo Rivera, Chad Tracy and others are expected to see action, adding depth to a pitching staff that has been both a strength and a concern throughout the season.
Looking Ahead
The rescheduled games provide both clubs with a rare chance to adjust rotations, manage fatigue, and fine-tune strategies as the pennant race tightens, underscoring how weather, injuries and timing can shape the narrative of a championship chase.