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Red Sox Flight Glitch Delays Mets Game to 7:50 PM

7/11/2026

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MLB Delays Game

MLB delayed the Red Sox-Mets game at Citi Field to a 7:50 p.m. ET start on Friday, July 10, 2026, after the Red Sox charter flight from Chicago suffered mechanical problems.
The flight remained grounded in Chicago until mid-afternoon and arrived at LaGuardia less than three hours before the 7:50 p.m. start.
MLB confirmed the game will proceed as scheduled with a nine-inning contest.

Summary

Mets Delay

Mets interim manager Chad Tracy said a tug-break and light-bulb fault delayed the game, moving Saturday’s start to 4:10 p.m. and giving rest.
Ceddanne Rafaela announced via intercom that he was named an All-Star replacement for Aaron Judge, lifting morale.
The Mets, 12 games from a Wild Card, eye August 3 trade deadline, while Red Sox lose Mark Vientos for 6–8 weeks and keep Marcus Semien in rehab for a left-hip-flexor strain.

Summary

Gray All-Star Snub

38,090 fans attended, many booing as Boston won.
Gray posted a 1.98 ERA in his last 12 starts but did not receive an AL All-Star selection.
Mets interim manager Chad Tracy said the clubhouse vibe stayed positive despite the loss.
Seigler opened his sixth consecutive game, homering on the third pitch he saw.
Gray noted his sinker velocity was slightly down yet he limited the Mets to one run.

History

Historical Context

The rain-delayed Game 6 of the 1975 World Series, postponed from October 18, forced a night start that swung momentum to the Cincinnati Reds. That series was Boston’s first postseason since 1967 and featured the “Big Red Machine,” which posted a franchise-high 108 wins, occurring shortly after MLB’s 1971 shift to prime-time night games championed by Commissioner Bowie Kuhn.

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MLB Delays Game

MLB delayed the Red Sox-Mets game at Citi Field to a 7:50 p.m. ET start on Friday, July 10, 2026, after the Red Sox charter flight from Chicago suffered mechanical problems.
The flight remained grounded in Chicago until mid-afternoon and arrived at LaGuardia less than three hours before the 7:50 p.m. start.
MLB confirmed the game will proceed as scheduled with a nine-inning contest.

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