The first pitch time of Thursday afternoon’s game between the Chicago White Sox and Cincinnati Reds at Rate Field in Chicago has been changed to 12:10 p.m. CDT due to approaching weather.
The game was originally scheduled to start at 1:10 p.m. CDT.
The Chicago White Sox wrote on X: “The start time of today’s game is being moved to 12:10 p.m. CT due to approaching weather.”
Chicago White Sox-Cincinnati Reds Game Start Time Changed to 12:10 p.m. CDT
GettyCHICAGO, ILLINOIS – APRIL 27: Chicago White Sox mascot Southpaw helps pull the tarp during a rain delay before the game between the Los Angeles Angels and the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field on April 27, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images)
Hopefully this means the game will avoid a delay.
According to Weather.com, rain showers are expected to begin in Chicago at roughly 3:00 p.m.
Meteorologist Kevin Roth wrote on X: “White Sox have moved the start time up an hour. I still think it rains in-game, but my read here is that this is a commitment to try to play it wet. My guess is they’ll be successful in getting a game in, though they’ll likely be soaked by late-game. Pitchers are not “safe”, but I think it probably works out ok for SP’s now with the new start time.”
If there ends up being a delay, this post will be updated with the latest information.
Chicago White Sox Lineup Today
GettyCHICAGO, ILLINOIS – AUGUST 09: Manager Will Venable #1 of the Chicago White Sox looks on against the Cleveland Guardians at Rate Field on August 09, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
- Chase Meidroth 2B
- Randal Grichuk DH
- Miguel Vargas 1B
- Braden Montgomery RF
- Brenton Doyle CF
- Colson Montgomery 3B
- Edfar Quero C
- Sam Antonacci LF
- Luisangel Acuña SS
Cincinnati Reds Lineup Today
GettySEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JULY 21: Manager Terry Francona #77 of the Cincinnati Reds reacts before the game against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on July 21, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
- Elly De La Cruz SS
- Sal Stewart 1B
- JJ Bleday LF
- Tyler Stephenson C
- Eugenio Suarez DH
- Dane Myers CF
- Hector Rodriguez RF
- Matt McLain 2B
- Ke’Bryan Hayes 3B
Chicago White Sox Starting Pitcher Today
GettyCHICAGO, ILLINOIS – AUGUST 09: Davis Martin #65 of the Chicago White Sox delivers a pitch against the Cleveland Guardians during the first inning at Rate Field on August 09, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Davis Martin is slated to start for the White Sox today.
The 29-year-old right-hander is 9-6 with a 4.17 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 108 strikeouts in 123 innings across 23 starts this year.
Cincinnati Reds Starting Pitcher Today
GettyCINCINNATI, OHIO – AUGUST 01: Andrew Abbott #41 of the Cincinnati Reds throws a pitch during the first inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Great American Ball Park on August 01, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
Andrew Abbott is slated to start for the Reds today.
The 27-year-old left-hander is 6-7 with a 3.92 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 99 strikeouts in 128 2/3 innings across 24 starts this season.
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