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Rain Delays Royals vs. Rockies; Doubleheader Set for Thursday

4/24/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Rain washed away the excitement as the Kansas City Royals faced a two-hour delay against the Colorado Rockies, leading to a postponed game. Fans can look forward to a thrilling doubleheader on Thursday, with the first pitch scheduled for 1:10 p.m. local time, featuring Rockies' Germán Márquez and Royals' Michael Lorenzen on the mound.

History

Historical Context

Rain delayed the Kansas City Royals and Colorado Rockies game, echoing past interruptions like the infamous 2008 World Series rain delay. Historically, rain checks have been part of baseball since the 1870s, ensuring fans can return for postponed games, a practice still vital to the sport today.

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Story summary

Rain washed away the excitement as the Kansas City Royals faced a two-hour delay against the Colorado Rockies, leading to a postponed game. Fans can look forward to a thrilling doubleheader on Thursday, with the first pitch scheduled for 1:10 p.m. local time, featuring Rockies' Germán Márquez and Royals' Michael Lorenzen on the mound.

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