Why is the White Sox-Reds Game Time Changed Today? When Will it Start?

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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JUNE 24: The tarp is pulled over the diamond during a rain delay before a game between the Cleveland Guardians and the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field on June 24, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images)

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

Los Angeles Angels v Chicago White Sox — 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

Cincinnati Reds Lineup Today

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Chicago White Sox Starting Pitcher Today

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

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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.