Cincinnati Reds series opener vs. New York Yankees delayed until 8:05 p.m.

Bobby Nightengale, Cincinnati Enquirer
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7:20 p.m. update: About a minute after the Yankee Stadium grounds crew began working on the field, the Yankees announced Tuesday's first pitch is scheduled for 8:05 p.m.

There was no rain throughout the weather delay, but the start time was pushed back for nearly an hour to avoid burning starting pitchers in case it did start raining.

Original story: 

NEW YORK – There is no tarp covering the infield at Yankee Stadium, but the start of Tuesday’s game between the Cincinnati Reds and the New York Yankees is delayed.

With the threat of rain in the area, the Yankees announced the game would not start at the originally scheduled 7:10 p.m. The Yankees did not announce a new start time.

Jul 12, 2022; Bronx, New York, USA; General view of Yankee Stadium as storm clouds move in during a rain delay before a game between the New York Yankees and the Cincinnati Reds. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 12, 2022; Bronx, New York, USA; General view of Yankee Stadium as storm clouds move in during a rain delay before a game between the New York Yankees and the Cincinnati Reds. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

It’s the first time the Reds have played at Yankee Stadium since 2017. The Reds have an 8-11 all-time record against the Yankees, including a 2-6 record at the new Yankee Stadium.

The Reds are on a season-high four-game winning streak entering this week’s three-game series against league’s top team. The Yankees enter with a 61-25 record.

– Check back with Cincinnati.com for more updates on the weather delay. 

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