Indians, White Sox rained out
Associated Press
CHICAGO
April’s continuing miserable weather claimed yet another Chicago baseball game Tuesday night.
The White Sox’s scheduled home contest with the Cleveland Indians was the second postponement of a current eight-game home stand due to inclement weather.
It’s also the fourth in Chicago since the baseball season opened three weeks ago. Two Chicago Cubs home games have also been rescheduled due to rain or cold conditions.
The game was called three hours and 35 minutes before the scheduled first pitch. Tuesday’s scheduled starters, Zach McAllister for Cleveland and Jose Quintana for Chicago, will be pushed back to pitch in this afternoon’s series finale.
Tuesday’s game has not been rescheduled, although the Indians return to Chicago in late June with open dates before and following that three-game series.
Today’s forecast calls for cool but clearing conditions for the 1:10 p.m. start.
The unscheduled day off may be a blessing in disguise for the White Sox, who have dropped four straight, 10 of their last 13 and are hitting .204 (66-of-323) over the last 10 games.
“For us, it’s one of those you’re beating yourself right now,” Chicago manager Robin Ventura said. “You’re giving yourself a lot of opportunities and playing just sloppy. That’s where guys get frustrated. We all get frustrated. When that gets cleaned up, you’re in games and when that feeling turns you’re going to win games, that’s a big boost of momentum once you get it.”
The weather may also be a factor, but the White Sox have grown accustomed to poor conditions.