The Detroit Tigers won’t be starting their series finale against the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday, July 9, on time, thanks to a rain delay announced on Tuesday, July 8.
And even though a thunderstorm has drenched Comerica Park, there is still baseball scheduled.
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As announced on Tuesday, Wednesday’s series finale against the Rays has a scheduled first pitch of 5:10 p.m. ET at Comerica Park. The early afternoon rain is forecasted to let up around 2 p.m., according to AccuWeather, with a 38% chance of rain returning by 5 p.m.
Here’s what you need to know about Wednesday’s scheduled rain delay:
Detroit Tigers vs Tampa Bay Rays rain delay start time
Date: Wednesday, July 9.
Time: 5:10 p.m. ET.
Location: Comerica Park.
Wednesday’s series finale against the Rays was originally scheduled to start at 1:10 p.m. ET. Because of thunderstorms, however, first pitch has been moved to 5:10 p.m.
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How to watch Tigers vs Rays today: TV channel, streaming
First pitch: 5:10 p.m. ET.
Channel: FanDuel Sports Network Detroit.
Streaming: FanDuel Sports+, Fubo.
Wednesday’s Tigers vs. Rays game will air on FanDuel Sports Network Detroit as originally scheduled, only this time with a 5:10 p.m. ET first pitch instead of a 1:10 p.m. ET first pitch.
The game can be streamed on FanDuel’s sports app, with the network available to stream on Fubo.
Watch FanDuel Sports Detroit on Fubo
Tigers vs Rays pitching matchup today
DET: RHP Reese Olson (4-3, 2.89 ERA)
TBR: RHP Zack Littell (7-7, 3.50 ERA)
The Tigers will hand the ball to Reese Olson for his second start since returning from an injury to his right finger suffered on May 17.
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Detroit has won its past five games and is looking for its second consecutive series sweep.
You can reach Christian at cromo@freepress.com.
This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: How to watch Detroit Tigers vs Tampa Bay Rays: Time, TV for rain delay