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Tigers weather, rain delay vs Reds in Cincinnati. When will game resume?
TL;DR
The Detroit Tigers are currently in a rain delay against the Cincinnati Reds, with the game paused before the seventh inning. The Tigers lead 5-3 as the grounds crew has covered the field with a tarp.
Key points
- Detroit Tigers are in a rain delay
- Game paused before the seventh inning
- Tigers lead 5-3 against Cincinnati Reds
- Grounds crew rolled tarp onto the field
- Unclear when the game will resume
Detroit TigersCincinnati Reds
CINCINNATI – The Detroit Tigers are in a rain delay.
The Tigers and Cincinnati Reds entered a rain delay ahead of the seventh inning Friday, April 24, in the opener of a three-game series at Great American Ball Park.
The grounds crew rolled the tarp onto the field at 9:05 p.m.
It's unclear when Friday's game will resume.
When the game entered a delay, the Tigers controlled a 5-3 lead and were about to bat in the top of the seventh. Right-handed reliever Kyle Finnegan surrendered a solo home run to Nathaniel Lowe as steady rain began in the bottom of the sixth.
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Great American Ball Park, home of the Cincinnati Reds, on April 24, 2026, in Cincinnati, Ohio.
In Friday's game, left-hander Framber Valdez allowed two runs on four hits and five walks with four strikeouts across 4⅓ innings. He struggled to throw strikes, but the offense created a cushion for him by scoring five runs in the first four innings.
In the top of the sixth, the Tigers wasted bases loaded and no outs when Javier Báez grounded into a force out and pinch-hitter lined into an unassisted double play.
Q&A
When will the Tigers vs Reds game resume after the rain delay?
It is currently unclear when the game will resume as it depends on the weather conditions.
What was the score when the rain delay started in the Tigers vs Reds game?
The score was 5-3 in favor of the Detroit Tigers when the rain delay began.
What inning was the Tigers vs Reds game in when the rain delay occurred?
The game entered a rain delay before the seventh inning.
