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Red Wings Postpone ESL Ballpark Home Opener Over Severe-Weather Threat

A Yellow Alert for strong storms prompted a safety-first call.

Overview

  • The Rochester Red Wings postponed Tuesday's 4:05 p.m. home opener against the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders because of rain and a risk of severe thunderstorms.
  • Team officials said the canceled game will be made up as part of a doubleheader Friday with first pitch at 4:05 p.m.
  • News10NBC forecasters issued a Yellow Alert for strong to severe storms with flooding and flash-flood risk, reflecting the volatile early-spring pattern that often hits Opening Day.
  • Fans still turned out at ESL Ballpark and waited for a window to play after the club planned music, giveaways, autographs, and ceremonial honors for the celebration.
  • This would have been the first home opener under the park’s new ESL name after a 10-year naming-rights deal approved by the Monroe County Legislature.