Rained out in Kansas City: Guardians' series opener against Royals postponed

The Cleveland Guardians‘ series opener in Kansas City against the Royals was postponed July 25 because of inclement weather.

Instead, Kansas City and Cleveland will take the field for a split doubleheader July 26. Game 1 will begin at 2:40 p.m. ET, with the nightcap following at 7:15 p.m.

The clubs’ updated pitching plans were not yet known. The Guardians planned to start Gavin Williams (6-4, 3.54 ERA) on Friday opposite the Royals’ Michael Wacha (4-9, 3.62).

The rivals are second and third in the American League Central entering the weekend. The Guardians are 51-51, eight games behind first-place Detroit, and the Royals are 50-53 (9½ games out of first).

This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Guardians series opener in Kansas City postponed by rain; DH Saturday

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