KANSAS CITY, Mo. The baseball game between the Colorado Rockies and Kansas City Royals, originally slated for Wednesday evening, was postponed due to inclement weather. The postponement occurred after a rain delay that lasted over two hours, as severe weather swept through the Kansas City area. As a result, the game will be rescheduled as part of a doubleheader on Thursday, April 24, 2025.
The game, which was supposed to begin at 6:40 p.m. CT, was held up by the rain, causing significant delays as the storm moved through. Initially, there was hope that the game would proceed after a brief delay, but conditions worsened, and it became clear that the game would not be able to take place on Wednesday night.
In a statement released by the Royals, the team confirmed that the postponement was made out of an abundance of caution, ensuring the safety of players and fans alike. The rescheduled game will now be the second game of a traditional doubleheader, with the first game of the day starting at 1:10 p.m. CT. Fans who had tickets for the original game on Wednesday are advised to keep their tickets for entry to the rescheduled game.
This postponement marks the Royals first delay of the 2025 season. It also interrupts a sixgame homestand at Kauffman Stadium, during which the Royals were hoping to build on their recent 43 victory over the Rockies in 11 innings on Monday.
The Rockies and Royals will resume their series with Thursdays doubleheader, with two key matchups between starting pitchers. For Colorado, Chase Dollander 12, 7.36 ERA will take the mound in the first game, while Cole Ragans 11, 3.58 ERA will start for Kansas City. Both teams have been struggling with consistency, and the Royals will look to maintain momentum following their dramatic win earlier in the series.
The weather forecast for Thursday looks promising, with clear skies expected and temperatures in the mid70s, making it an ideal day for a doubleheader.
While the rain delay certainly disappointed fans who had gathered at the ballpark, it also highlights the unpredictable nature of baseball and the challenges that weather can impose on the sport. Fans are now eagerly anticipating the doubleheader and hoping that the Royals can capitalize on their homefield advantage to pick up another victory against the Rockies.
For both teams, the series finale will be crucial in determining momentum going forward in the early weeks of the season. The Royals, currently sitting in third place in the AL Central, will look to push for a winning streak, while the Rockies aim to improve their performance in what has been a challenging start to the season.
As the rescheduled games approach, fans will need to adjust their plans, but the excitement for baseball at Kauffman Stadium remains high. Stay tuned for more updates as the Royals look to bounce back after the rain delay and play two crucial games on Thursday.