Major League Baseball (MLB) made an intelligent move by shifting the start time for Game 5 of AL Division Series between Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Guardians from its original 8:08 PM ET start time to 1:08 PM ET on Saturday in order to accommodate potentially disruptive weather conditions that might impact play. This adjustment was implemented due to fear that bad weather conditions might disrupt or even stop play from commencing as scheduled.
Announcement Made Amidst Tigers’ Practice
On Friday afternoon at Progressive Field in Cleveland, it was revealed that Cleveland had won Game 4, thus leading to an alteration of their schedule and game timetables for Game 5. This change will take effect as early as Saturday’s contest at Comerica Park.
Dramatic Victory for Cleveland in Game 4
Cleveland’s comeback in the series was highlighted by David Fry’s critical two-run homer in the seventh inning of Game 4. This momentous hit was a key factor in the AL Central champions staving off elimination from the series.
Implications of the Schedule Change for Fans
Although shifting the timing by seven hours might cause inconvenience for some fans, it eliminates scheduling conflicts for fans of both Ohio State and Oregon Guardians – thus helping avoid having to choose between watching a baseball game or attending their crucial football clash set for 7:30 p.m. ET.
The Decisive Game 5
Game 5 should prove an exciting affair, with both sides planning on using Tarik Skubal as pitchers while Matthew Boyd pitches against them for their respective sides. It promises to provide fans with an entertaining showdown.