Wednesday night's scheduled game was postponed between the Colorado Rockies and the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Heavy rain and thunderstorms in the Kansas City area forced the delay and later the cancellation of the single game.
Inclement weather Wednesday initially delayed play for over two hours. Officials called the game shortly before 9 p.m. Central Time as storms persisted.
The teams will now play a traditional doubleheader Thursday. The first game is scheduled to begin at 1:10 p.m. CT.
Kansas City plans for lefty Cole Ragans to pitch Game 1. Right-hander Michael Lorenzen will start the second game. Colorado counters with Germán Márquez in the opener. top prospect Chase Dollander is slated for the nightcap.
Fans holding tickets for Wednesday's game receive a credit. That credit applies toward various 2025 ticket purchases. Fans wanting to attend Thursday's doubleheader must use their credit for a new purchase. Those with original Thursday tickets can attend both games with their same seats.
The first game of the series on Tuesday ended in a dramatic win for the Royals. This series finale doubleheader will decide the outcome of the matchup.
This marks the first postponement of the year for the Royals. The Rockies played a doubleheader just days ago, splitting two games against the Nationals on Sunday.
For more details on ticket policies and weather updates, fans can visit the team's website.
Dark clouds rolled into the area Wednesday evening. Rain began around 8:45 p.m. CT leading to the decision for Thursday's twin bill.
The Royals-Rockies postponed game sets up a full afternoon of baseball to conclude the series.
