The Twins and Tigers’ July 4th game, initially set for 1:10 pm CT, has been moved up to 12:10 pm CT due to expected heavy rain and storms in the Twin Cities area.The Twins and Tigers’ July 4th game, initially set for 1:10 pm CT, has been moved up to 12:10 pm CT due to expected heavy rain and storms in the Twin Cities area. The National Weather Service predicts a 70% chance of rain throughout the afternoon and evening, with possible rainfall of 1-3 inches. Despite the forecast, there is still hope for the game to be played. If the game is postponed, it would mark the first game postponed on July 4th for the Twins since 2000. Despite the weather concerns, the Twins are optimistic, hoping to reach 50 wins sooner than in previous seasons. They reached 50 wins on June 22nd in 2019.
The original plan to start the July 4 game between the Twins and Tigers at 1:10 p.m. CT has been moved up an hour to 12:10 p.m. CT in hopes of not having to be postponed due to rain.
Heavy rain and storms are expected in the Twin Cities on Thursday, but there may still be time to play the final game of the series between the Twins and Tigers on Thursday.
According to the National Weather Service, there is at least a 70% chance of rain in the Twin Cities on Thursday afternoon, throughout the day and into the night. The official weather service forecast calls for 1-3 inches in the Twin Cities, with isolated higher amounts.
“The most optimistic models might hold most of the moisture until the evening,” said Sven Sundgaard, a meteorologist with Bring Me The News in Minnesota. “Half of the models are expecting showers and thunderstorms to start around lunchtime or early afternoon.”
At 48-37, the Twins have a chance to reach 50 wins sooner than in the past four seasons. They reached 50 wins on June 22 (they were 50-26) during the 2019 season.
