Opening game of the Texas Rangers series against the New York Yankees postponed to Saturday

The Texas Rangers get an extra day off after their visit to the White House.

Due to the weather forecast for New York, Friday's game against the Yankees was postponed. It will be rescheduled for Saturday as the second game of a doubleheader in the Bronx.

The first game on Saturday starts at 12:05

Tonight's game between the Rangers and Yankees has been postponed due to the weather forecast. The teams will play a traditional doubleheader tomorrow at 12:05 p.m. CT.

– Evan Grant (@Evan_P_Grant) 9 August 2024

For the Rangers, this is the first rain-related game cancellation since June 6, 2022 in Cleveland.

Texas (54-61) let another series slip away after winning the opener against the Houston Astros earlier this week. Houston evened the series when Framber Valdez broke a no-hitter with two outs in the ninth inning on Corey Seager's two-run home run, and a 6-4 victory in the finale gave the Astros a 7-6 lead in the season series. Houston won the Silver Boot trophy for the eighth consecutive year.

If the Rangers are to make the unexpected push into the playoffs and earn a chance to defend their World Series title, a successful tour of the East Coast against the Yankees and Boston Red Sox would be a necessary balance.

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