The Cleveland Guardians and the Arizona Diamondbacks were set to face off in a highly anticipated game on Tuesday, but Mother Nature had other plans. The game was ultimately rained out, leading to a doubleheader the following day.
The start of the game was delayed due to rain in the Cleveland area, and despite efforts to wait it out, officials ultimately made the decision to call off the game after roughly 90 minutes of waiting. This left both teams with a day off unexpectedly, but they would have to be ready to play two games the next day to make up for the missed game.
The Diamondbacks had planned to start left-handed pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez in his season debut, as he had been on the injured list since March due to a shoulder strain. On the other side, the Guardians had slated right-hander Ben Lively to start. However, with the rainout, the pitching matchups for the doubleheader changed.
In the first game of the doubleheader, Lively would face off against Arizona right-hander Brandon Pfaadt. In the second game, Rodriguez would make his debut against Cleveland righty Carlos Carrasco. Both teams would have to adjust their pitching strategies on the fly due to the rainout.
The Guardians, who entered Tuesday with the best record in baseball, were looking to bounce back after dropping the series opener to the Diamondbacks in extra innings on Monday. With the doubleheader on Wednesday, both teams had a chance to make a statement and secure a series win.
Overall, the rainout may have been a disappointment for fans and players alike, but it set the stage for an exciting doubleheader the next day. Baseball fans would have to wait just a little longer to see these two talented teams face off on the field.
