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Cubs Red Sox Doubleheader Delayed by Boston Rain
Boston rain forecast forces Cubs-Red Sox doubleheader Friday with postseason implications.
In brief
Boston rain forecast forces Cubs-Red Sox doubleheader Friday with postseason implications. Cubs face doubleheader Friday against Red Sox as Boston weather threatens to delay postseason play. Originally reported by Chicago Sun-Times.
Cubs-Red Sox series reshuffled
Boston weather forecast jumbles final-weekend MLB series with doubleheader Friday games starting at 12:05 p.m. and 5:05 p.m. Central time.
“With a lot of rain in the forecast this weekend in Boston, the Cubs’ final regular-season series against the Red Sox has already been shuffled, with the threat of further maneuvering needed, should the weather not cooperate.”
Cubs manager Craig Counsell
Counsell says Cubs need to prepare for weather disruptions with three games potentially on the schedule this weekend.
“There’s still a lot of things on the table, for sure. What I know is happening is we’re going to play three games. If weather is an issue, we’re going to have to figure out a place to play a third game.”
Postseason uncertainty
Cubs’ playoff seed remains unclear with potential outcomes through Friday, Saturday, or Sunday depending on weather.
“The Cubs’ eventual playoff seed remains a mystery and could still be one come friday, saturday, sunday or beyond, depending on what happens with the weather.”
Pitching staff challenges
Cubs lack rested rotation members for Saturday game with doubleheader pitching needs.
“Right-hander clay holmes and lefty david peterson are expected to go in the doubleheader, but the other three starters would be on short rest saturday, leaving the cubbs scratching their heads over how to fill that other slot.”
Weather impact on schedule
Cubs’ final game could be played Saturday before Phillies and Padres games.
“The final game of the Cubs’ season, should the rains allow it to be played saturday, will come a day before those of the phillys and padres.”
Manager Craig Counsell
Counsell notes scheduling constraints with no flexibility for pitching rotations.
“They never move games up, especially within a five-day window of a starting rotation. We can’t have somebody ready to pitch on saturday.”
Postseason implications
Cubs could host opening-round series at Wrigley Field or travel to play Phillies, Padres, or Braves.
“They could host an opening-round, best-of-three series at wrigley field or travel to play the phillies, padres or braves on the road.”
Weather uncertainty
Rainout risks could force additional game rescheduling with MLB finding new venues.
“If weather is an issue, we’re going to have to figure out a place to play a third game. We might have to figure out a place to play more than one game.”
Doubleheader scheduling
Cubs play doubleheader Friday with games at 12:05 p.m. and 5:05 p.m. Central time.
“The games starting at 12:05 p.m. and 5:05 p.m. Central, with sunday’s originally planned regular-season finale moved two days prior.”
Weather forecast impact
Boston rain forecast threatens to delay postseason play with Cubs needing weather flexibility.
“With a lot of rain in the forecast this weekend in boston, the cubbs’ final regular-season series against the red sox has already been shuffled, with the threat of further maneuvering needed, should the weather not cooperate.”
Cubs' playoff positioning
Cubs in three-way tie for NL wild-card standings with home-field advantage at stake.
“The cubbs woke up wednesday in a three-way tie in the nl wild-card standings and figure to be playing for home-field advantage in an opening-round playoff series this weekend.”
Pitching rotation concerns
Cubs lack rested pitchers for Saturday game with doubleheader pitching needs.
“Right-hander clay holmes and lefty david peterson are expected to go in the doubleheader, but the other three starters would be on short rest saturday, leaving the cubbs scratching their heads over how to fill that other slot.”
Postseason uncertainty
Cubs’ postseason opponent and location remain unclear due to weather disruptions.
“The cubbs could host an opening-round, best-of-three series at wrigley field or travel to play the phillies, padres or braves on the road.”
The essence
Cubs face doubleheader Friday against Red Sox as Boston weather threatens to delay postseason play.
