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Orioles Move Cubs Game to 1:35 P.M. to Beat Forecast Storms

The team said advancing first pitch increases the chance of finishing nine innings because National Weather Service forecasts call for heavy storms later in the afternoon.

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Overview

  • The Orioles announced Wednesday night that Thursday’s game at Oriole Park at Camden Yards was moved from a 6:35 p.m. start to 1:35 p.m. with gates opening at 1:00 p.m.
  • The club consulted with Major League Baseball before making the change after National Weather Service forecasts showed roughly an 80 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms for the evening.
  • Tickets sold for the original 6:35 p.m. start remain valid for the new 1:35 p.m. game and the team directed fans who cannot attend to options on its ballpark weather page.
  • The scheduled starting pitchers were not altered by the time change, with David Peterson listed for the Cubs and Trevor Rogers for the Orioles.
  • The earlier start improves the odds of completing nine innings but does not eliminate risk because storms and a flood watch are expected later in the afternoon with heavy rain rates that could disrupt travel and power.