Red Sox Announce New Start Time For Sunday's Game Vs. Tigers originally appeared on NESN. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here.Sunday's game between the Boston Red Sox and Detroit Tigers at Fenway Park has a new start time.The Red Sox announced on Saturday that Sunday's game has been pushed back from 1:35 p.m.

ET to 4:35 p.m. ET due to Sunday's weather forecast, which calls for mid-day rain in Boston.By pushing the game back three hours, the Red Sox are hoping to avoid a rain delay or potential postponement. They have not had any rainouts yet this season, so they are hoping to keep that trend intact.The #RedSox have moved the start time of their game tomorrow, Sunday, April 19, against the Detroit Tigers at Fenway Park from 1:35 p.m. to 4:35 p.m. pic.twitter.com/I0zpLgxzMN— Red Sox (@RedSox) April 19, 2026That said, the start time may be further delayed on Sunday depending on the weather conditions leading up to the game.

Accordingly, fans attending the game will want to monitor the weather on Sunday and check for additional updates regarding the start time.After splitting the first two games of the series, Boston is looking to bounce back from Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Tigers. Sunday's game is shaping up to be an excellent pitching duel between All-Star lefties Framber Valdez and Garrett Crochet, with Crochet looking to rebound from his disastrous outing at Target Field earlier this week.Regardless of what happens on Sunday, the Red Sox will conclude their series with Detroit on Marathon Monday with their annual Patriots' Day morning game.More MLB: Scorching-Hot Red Sox Veteran Making Strong Push For More Playing Time