Rain or Shine? What Fans Need to Know for the Red Sox vs. Blue Jays

The Red Sox are set to face the Blue Jays at Fenway Park today, but clouds loom over the schedule. The first pitch is planned for 1:35 p. m. ET, with Boston’s Sonny Gray on the mound and Toronto’s Trey Yesavage starting for the Jays. Weather updates are still coming in, so the game might start on time, get delayed, or be postponed. The forecast for Fenway is warm, around 81 degrees, with strong south‑westerly winds. Those gusts can help hitters reach the outfield wall, making the ballpark a prime spot for home runs. However, rain is expected in the afternoon. Between 3 and 4 p. m. , showers could turn into thunderstorms, giving a 60 percent chance of precipitation during the middle innings.Sports meteorologist Kevin Roth says there is about a 48 percent chance of rain. He warns that scattered showers may appear early and storms could arrive later in the day. The winds will blow toward left field, adding to the uncertainty for the game’s timing. If rain hits before the game is official—meaning after five innings or when one team has 15 outs—the game could be suspended and finished later. That would require both teams to adjust their pitching plans, especially for starters Gray and Yesavage who are key parts of each rotation. Boston’s record is 29-42, while Toronto sits at 36-38. Both teams are watching the weather closely because a delay could affect their pitching strategy and the rest of the season. Fans should keep an eye on the latest updates from MLB, as the decision will likely come closer to first pitch.