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Rays at Pirates game delayed due to rain Saturday 4/18/26

Rays at Pirates game delayed due to rain Saturday 4/18/26

MLB News

Updated:

By: Sean Barnard

UPDATE: The Rays vs. Pirates matchup is expected to resume at 7:05 p.m. ET, per the team’s official account.

Saturday’s MLB matchup between the Tampa Bay Rays and Pittsburgh Pirates has been delayed due to inclement weather. Play has been suspended with two outs in the bottom of the fourth inning, with Pittsburgh holding a 4-0 lead. There is currently no expected timeline for when play will resume and updates will be added as they are provided by the teams during this rain delay.

This also comes after an effort was made to move the start time of the matchup earlier today to avoid the weather.

It has been a relatively strong start to the season for the Pirates. They are currently tied for second place in the NL Central with a 12-8 overall record. The Rays also are satisfied with their start to the season, sitting in the top spot in the AL East with an 11-8 overall record.

The Pirates currently hold +130 odds of making the playoffs on DraftKings Sportsbook, while the Rays hold +200 odds of earning a postseason opportunity.

Stay tuned to DK Network for live updates on the rain delay.

Sean Barnard
Sean Barnard
Sean Barnard is a Philadelphia-based writer with experience in the sports media and the betting space since 2020. He has a particular focus on the NBA, but covers a wide range that includes the NFL, WNBA, college basketball, and the MLB. Sean started working for DraftKings Network in 2024. Prior to this you can read his work at ClutchPoints, Philly Sports Network, and Heavy Sports. He also is still active in the Philadelphia Sports Radio scene and is a writer for Crossing Broad.
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