BOSTON — Saturday’s game between the Boston Red Sox and St. Louis Cardinals was postponed after a lengthy rain delay. The tarp remained on the field the entire time and the game never started.
It was postponed after a 2 hour, 8 minute delay. The forecast called for steady rain through the night. GAME 1 WHO: St.
Louis Cardinals (TBD) at Boston Red Sox (TBD) WHEN: 1:35 p.m. Sunday TELEVISION: NESN GAME 2 WHO: St.
Louis Cardinals (Mikolas 0-0) at Boston Red Sox (Newcomb 0-1) WHEN: 7:15 p.m. Sunday TELEVISION: ESPN It will be made up as part of a split doubleheader on Sunday afternoon with a start time scheduled for 1:30 p.
m. The teams were already scheduled to play Sunday night at 7:10 p.m.
The Red Sox won the series opener, posting a 13-9 victory in their home opener on Friday when they honored members of their 1975 AL championship team. Four hours before the scheduled start, the Red Sox held a press conference with rookie Kristian Campbell, who agreed to a $60-million, 8-year contract earlier in the week. We believe it’s important to offer commenting on certain stories as a benefit to our readers.
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Red Sox game postponed, doubleheader scheduled Sunday

Saturday's game will be played at 1:30 p.m., the second game will take place at 7 p.m.