Red Sox vs Orioles: Early Game Dodges Rain

0:00On April 24, Saturday's clash between the Boston Red Sox and Baltimore Orioles got bumped up to 12.5pm Eastern daylight time. Officials moved it from the original 405 start to beat out a nasty rain threat later in the day. Forecast as a Friday night showed a 70% chance of showers hitting around 5pm and dragging on through the night, playing earlier keeps things dry and on schedule. Fans might appreciate the daylight game instead of risking a washout or long delays. It changes the vibe from evening baseball to an afternoon affair, but no major backlash reported yet. The pitching match up stays the same with Boston's Garrett Crochet, taking on Baltimore's Trevor Rogers. Both lefties, so expect the crafty duel from the get-go. Weather can flip fast, so stay tuned for any last minute tweaks, but this sets up a clean shot at some solid ball this weekend. Stay tuned with MLB News today, AI-powered updates.