Cincinnati Reds game vs. New York Mets to begin at 8 p.m. after weather delay
7:16 p.m. update: Tuesday's game between the Reds and Mets is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m., the Mets announced.
Apparently the threat of severe weather was short-lived. The Citi Field grounds crew immediately began removing the tarp, drawing cheers from fans.
7:10 p.m. update: The Mets announced to fans on the video board: "Extreme weather is approaching the area. Please seek cover under the covered concourses or in the clubs."
Original story:
NEW YORK – About 40 minutes before first pitch Tuesday, the New York Mets announced their game against the Cincinnati Reds at Citi Field will begin in a rain delay.
The Mets have not announced an updated start time.
The Citi Field grounds crew unrolled the tarp about one hour before first pitch. It began pouring rain at the same time the grounds crew pulled the tarp over the infield.
The Reds will start left-handed pitcher Mike Minor against the Mets' Carlos Carrasco. The Reds have lost 17 of their last 24 games at Citi Field dating back to 2014, losing 5-1 in Monday's series opener.
The two teams are scheduled to play their series finale, their last game of the season against each other, at 1:10 p.m. Wednesday.
– Return to Cincinnati.com for rain delay updates.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Cincinnati Reds game vs. New York Mets to begin at 8 p.m. after delay
