Pittsburgh Pirates
· 2026-06-30
The Pittsburgh Pirates' game against the Cincinnati Reds was delayed due to rain, with the start time pushed back to 4:40 PM ET.
The delay was announced by the Pirates at 3:37 PM ET, citing wet conditions at PNC Park.
The grounds crew worked to remove the tarp from the field, and the game eventually started at 4:41 PM ET, with Jared Jones taking the mound for the Pirates.
The Pirates are currently 9th in the National League, with a 43-42 record, and on a W2 streak, after winning 7-11 against the Philadelphia Phillies on June 29, 2026.
The delay was no surprise, given the 70% chance of rain forecasted for the area, with temperatures at 76°F and 5 mph wind blowing in from the outfield.
The Pirates' starter Jared Jones was set to take the mound, and the team was looking to build on their recent win.
The game is expected to continue, with the Pirates looking to secure a win against the Reds, and the team will provide updates if there are any further changes to the schedule.
The Pirates' fans were optimistic, with sports meteorologist Kevin Roth tweeting that the forecast was cautiously optimistic for the game to continue.
The team's announcement was met with cheers from the rain-soaked crowd, who were eager for the game to start.
And the Pirates' social media account posted an update, stating that the game would start at 4:40 PM ET, with no further delays expected.
But the weather conditions were still a concern, with the precipitation probability dropping to 44% by 7:05 PM ET.
So the Pirates and the Reds will look to make the most of the playing time, and secure a win in the shortened game.
The Pirates' manager will be looking to make strategic decisions, to give his team the best chance of winning.
The game is a crucial one for the Pirates, as they look to climb the standings and secure a playoff spot.