The start of the regular-season finale between the Baltimore Orioles and New York Yankees will not begin on time today. First pitch was originally moved up to 1:05 p.m. ET in an attempt to beat the high winds and storms that are proving impactful across the entire East Coast. But the weather has not permitted an early start time to be enough, and Game 162 on the season will begin with a delay.
Expect both teams to make a clear effort to do whatever it takes to get this game in so they can officially put a bow on the long grind of the regular season. Neither side has anything to play for at this stage of the year.
The Orioles have already been officially eliminated from playoff contention, entering today with a 79-82 overall record. In contrast, the Yankees have clinched their playoff opportunity through the Wild Card, and they will suit up against the Boston Red Sox in the opening round matchup. This series will kick off on Tuesday, and each matchup of the three-game series is scheduled to begin at 8:00 p.m. ET. New York is considered a -170 favorite to win the series on DraftKings Sportsbook, while Boston holds +140 odds of pulling off the upset.
But this final matchup of the regular season must take place before the focus shifts toward the playoffs. Looking at the odds for today, the Yankees enter as -120 favorites on the moneyline on DraftKings Sportsbook. The Orioles hold +100 odds of winning outright, with the run total set at 7.5.
Stay tuned to DK Network for live updates on the rain delay.
