Weather Watch - Thursday, April 7
Here is the MLB weather picture for Thursday, April 7 (all times ET):
Dome Game: Chicago Cubs @ Arizona Diamondbacks
Philadelphia Phillies at Cincinnati Reds, 12:35 p.m.
There is a chance of showers in Philadelphia that could lead to a brief rain delay. There will be 18 MPH winds gusting out to left field, favoring hitters.
Risk Factor: 6
Chicago White Sox at Oakland A's, 3:35 p.m.
It's a great day to for baseball in Oakland with no chance of rain and a temperature of 69 degrees.
Risk Factor: 0
Houston Astros at New York Yankees, 4:05 p.m.
The weather should be heavily monitored in New York as rain is expected to continue to move through the afternoon, leading to a strong possibility of the first pitch being delayed. If the weather cooperates, insignificant winds will blow from the right side to the left side of the diamond.
Risk Factor: 7
Miami Marlins at Washington Nationals, 4:05 p.m.
Showers are expected to roll throughout the afternoon and could delay the Nationals home opener. Stronger gusts of wind will blow out of left field, favoring home run hitters.
Risk Factor: 6
Los Angeles Dodgers at San Francisco Giants, 4:35 p.m.
It's a beautiful day in the bay with no chance of this historic rivalry game being delayed or cancelled.
Risk Factor: 0
Boston Red Sox at Cleveland Indians, 6:10 p.m. (Postponed)
This game has been postponed due to inclement weather.
Risk Factor: 10
Minnesota Twins at Baltimore Orioles, 7:05 p.m.
With a chance of thunderstorms, prepare for this one to be delayed and possibly postponed. If the thunderstorms pass through, wind will blow out of right field which will be an issue for pitchers.
Risk Factor: 8
Texas Rangers at Los Angeles Angels, 10:05 p.m.
Though a chance of showers is imminent in Anaheim, it's likely to pass through before the first pitch. The wind is a non-factor.
Risk Factor: 7
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