Guardians-Reds game in Cincinnati postponed due to rain; day-night doubleheader set for Tuesday

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The infield is covered during a rain delay before a baseball game between the Cleveland Guardians and the Cincinnati Reds, Monday, July 27, 2026, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Kareem Elgazzar)

The Cincinnati Reds grounds crew covers the infield during a rain delay before a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians, Monday, July 27, 2026, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Kareem Elgazzar) — The infield is covered during a rain delay before a baseball game between the Cleveland Guardians and the Cincinnati Reds, Monday, July 27, 2026, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Kareem Elgazzar)

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7:19 PM on Monday, July 27

By JEFF WALLNER

CINCINNATI (AP) — The opening game of the three-game series between the Cleveland Guardians and Reds in Cincinnati was postponed Monday night due to rain.

The game will be made up as part of a day-night doubleheader on Tuesday. The first game will begin at 1:40 p.m. EDT. First pitch of the regularly-scheduled game is set for 7:10 p.m.

With severe weather approaching, Monday's game was delayed about an hour prior to first pitch. About an hour later, the game was postponed.

Chase Burns (12-1, 2.42) will start Game 1 on Tuesday for the Reds who have opted for an opener to start Game 2.

Slade Cecconi (4-7, 4.60) will start Game 1 for the Guardians, who will send Gavin Williams (10-5, 3.78) to the mound for Game 2.

Cincinnati (49-55) has won three consecutive road series since the All-Star break, but remains in last place in the NL Central.

The Guardians (54-53) are trying to avoid being shut out in three straight games for the first time since Aug. 23-25, 2025. Cleveland failed to score in the final two games of its weekend series against Tampa Bay.

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