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Rain Delays Red Sox Game, Split Doubleheader Set for July 22

7/22/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Boston Red Sox postponed their July 21 game at Fenway due to rain and thunderstorms, delaying their chance for a 15-game winning streak.
A split doubleheader on July 22 will feature Game 1 at 1:35 p.m. ET and Game 2 at 7:10 p.m. ET.
Rookie left-hander Jake Bennett will start Game 1 for Boston, with Ranger Suárez slated for Game 2.
Dean Kremer (1-2, 4.15 ERA) will start Game 1 for Baltimore, with Kyle Bradish (6-9, 3.61 ERA) slated for Game 2.

History

Historical Context

Today’s July 21 rainout mirrors 1975 when a rain delay forced postponement of Game 6 at Fenway, moving it to Oct 21. That contest produced Carlton Fisk’s iconic 12th-inning home run that forced a decisive Game 7, and the Cincinnati Reds captured their first World Series title since 1940, underscoring baseball’s long-standing weather challenges.

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Story summary

The Boston Red Sox postponed their July 21 game at Fenway due to rain and thunderstorms, delaying their chance for a 15-game winning streak.
A split doubleheader on July 22 will feature Game 1 at 1:35 p.m. ET and Game 2 at 7:10 p.m. ET.
Rookie left-hander Jake Bennett will start Game 1 for Boston, with Ranger Suárez slated for Game 2.
Dean Kremer (1-2, 4.15 ERA) will start Game 1 for Baltimore, with Kyle Bradish (6-9, 3.61 ERA) slated for Game 2.

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