{"id":678635,"date":"2026-04-18T21:06:45","date_gmt":"2026-04-18T21:06:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/678635\/"},"modified":"2026-04-18T21:06:45","modified_gmt":"2026-04-18T21:06:45","slug":"pirates-vs-rays-game-paused-with-rain-delay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/678635\/","title":{"rendered":"Pirates vs. Rays Game Paused With Rain Delay"},"content":{"rendered":"

PITTSBURGH \u2014 The Pittsburgh Pirates will have to wait before they continue play in their current home game.<\/p>\n

The Pirates and Tampa Bay Rays entered into a rain delay at 4:40 p.m., as a big batch of thunderstorms and heavy rain have come into the Pittsburgh area, that look to keep this game from restarting any time soon.<\/p>\n

Pittsburgh will have rain through to 7:30 p.m.., according to AccuWeather Minutecast, but the rain should subside mostly after that, allowing for a restart of play after that if desired. <\/p>\n

The Pirates moved first pitch from the original time of 4:05 pm. to 3:30 p.m., 35 minutes prior, so they could get as much of the game in as possible before a potential stoppage would occur.<\/p>\n

Pittsburgh has had one other rain delay this season against<\/a> the Washington Nationals at PNC Park on April 14, but first pitch moved back just 15 minutes from 6:40 p.m. to 6:55 p.m., hardly impacting the game overall. <\/p>\n

Washington would end up winning<\/a> that game 5-4, despite numerous chances for Pittsburgh to get the win after coming back from an early deficit. <\/p>\n

What’s Gone On During the Game So Far <\/p>\n

It is a big game for the Pirates, as right-handed starting pitcher Paul Skenes had his bobblehead<\/a> day, bringing in a large crowd for the game to get it, with every fan receiving one.<\/p>\n

Skenes also took the mound for the Pirates on this day and provided a solid showing before the rain delay ended his start. <\/p>\n

He threw four scoreless innings, allowing hits, but also posting five strikeouts over 64 pitches.<\/p>\n

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Apr 18, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes (30) delivers a pitch against the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images | Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

This included him avoiding giving up a run after loading the bases with no outs in the top of the second inning, as he got a runner’s interference, a strikeout and a ground out to keep it scoreless.<\/p>\n

Skenes wasn’t the only top performing player, as the Pirates got two home runs to take a 4-0 lead, with right fielder Ryan O’Hearn and designated hitter Marcell Ozuna each hitting two-run home runs.<\/p>\n

O’Hearn hit his home run in the bottom of the first inning, taking a 90.4 mph cutter over the middle of the plate and sending it 106.5 mph off the bat and 379 feet into the right field seats.<\/p>\n

That marked his fourth home run of the season and his first since the 8-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles at PNC Park on April 5.<\/p>\n

Ozuna went deep shortly before the rain delay in the bottom of the fourth inning, taking a sinker on the inside and putting it in the left field bleachers, 103.9 mph off the bat and 387 feet long. <\/p>\n

Pirates OnSI will provide updates if there is any change to the restart time or a cancellation.<\/p>\n

Make sure to visit Pirates OnSI for the latest news, updates, interviews and insight on the Pittsburgh Pirates!<\/a><\/p>\n

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