Why is the Blue Jays-Orioles Game Delayed Today? When Will it Start?

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BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - OCTOBER 07: General view of the tarp covering the field as fans wait out a rain delay prior to Game One of the American League Division Series between the Baltimore Orioles and the Texas Rangers at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on October 07, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

The first pitch of Monday night’s game between the Toronto Blue Jays and Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards has been delayed due to inclement weather. The game was originally scheduled to start at 6:35 p.m. EDT.

The Orioles wrote on X: After discussion with Major League Baseball and the National Weather Service, tonight’s game will start in a delay. We will update with more information as it becomes available.

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After discussion with Major League Baseball and the National Weather Service, tonight’s game will start in a delay. We will update with more information as it becomes available.

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Blue Jays-Orioles Weather Delay: Latest Updates On Weather And Expected Start Time

Update: Game will start at approximately 7:20 p.m. EDT, the Orioles announced.

Here is the hourly forecast in Baltimore as of 5:35 p.m. EDT, according to Weather.com:

• 5:35 p.m. EDT: Rain
• 6:00 p.m. EDT: 85% Rain
• 7:00 p.m. EDT: 59% Showers
• 8:00 p.m. EDT: 15% Cloudy

There is no inclement weather in the hourly forecast from 8:00 p.m. EDT through midnight.

Meteorologist Kevin Roth wrote on X (6:14 p.m. EDT): Late start in BAL for this little batch of rain moving in now, but the game will play without issue behind it.

This post will be updated with the latest information on the delay.

Toronto Blue Jays Lineup

1. Brett Batemen CF
2. Alejandro Kirk C
3. Nathan Lukes RF
4. George Springer DH
5. Sean Keys 1B
6. Kazuma Okamoto 1B
7. Josh Smith LF
8. Andrés Giménez SS
9. Ernie Clement 2B

Baltimore Orioles Lineup

1. Dylan Beavers LF
2. Pete Alonso 1B
3. Gunnar Henderson SS
4. Coby Mayo DH
5. Edwin Encarnacion-Strand 3B
6. Samuel Basallo C
7. Rece Hinds RF
8. Colton Cowser CF
9. José Barrero SS

Toronto Blue Jays Starting Pitcher

The Blue Jays activated right-hander Trey Yesavage from the injured list to start on Monday. The 23-year-old had been sidelined since early August with a torn meniscus in his left knee that required surgery.

Yesavage is 5-5 with a 3.65 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 91 strikeouts over 93 2/3 innings this season.

Baltimore Orioles Starting Pitcher

Shane Baz is slated to start for the Orioles today. The 27-year-old right-hander is 6-15 with a 4.11 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 152 strikeouts over 173 innings this season.

In his last outing, Baz allowed three earned runs on seven hits and two walks over four innings against the New York Mets at Citi Field.