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Guardians vs. Phillies game delayed due to rain Saturday 5/23/26

Guardians vs. Phillies game delayed due to rain Saturday 5/23/26

Updated:

By: Sean Barnard

UPDATE: First pitchof the Guardians vs. Phillies matchup is now scheduled for 6:00 p.m. ET, marking the delayed start to come to an end just under two hours from when it was originally scheduled.


Today’s matchup between the Cleveland Guardians and Philadelphia Phillies has been delayed due to the weather. First pitch was originally scheduled for 4:05 p.m. ET. More updates will be provided as they are made available by the team.

The Phillies have rebounded from a 9-19 start to the season, which led to a manager change. Philadelphia is now 25-26 and back in the playoff picture.

The Guardians got off to a much stronger start to the season and have largely maintained it. They enter tonight’s matchup with a 31-22 record, including winning the opening matchup of this series 1-0 yesterday.

Zack Wheeler and Slade Cecconi are the expected starters for tonight’s game.

The Phillies are -181 on the moneyline, and the Guardians are +149 on DraftKings Sportsbook. The run total is set at seven.

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

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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