For the first time since 1939, a hurricane is eyeing California.
The Golden State has enjoyed a golden age of silence from the tropics, as hurricanes typically prefer the heat and humidity of the east coast over the desert-like conditions that southern California has to offer. And while, on the surface, a few inches of rain doesn't seem like a lot, it is for that region.
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Forecasters from the National Weather Service have said that some areas can receive a year's worth of rain when the storm makes its landfall as a Tropical Storm.
Looking back on our rainfall records, some spots across our deserts will see one year's worth of rainfall in just a few days. Other areas may be breaking records for the month of August. #climate #records pic.twitter.com/JZwET7upaJ
— NWS San Diego (@NWSSanDiego) August 18, 2023
The region can expect Hilary to cause plenty of issues in the immediate future and baseball, as expected, isn't considered to be a concern for local authorities. MLB has stepped in to reveal their plan for the weekend as the west coast braces for a once-in-a-lifetime event.
The Sporting News is tracking the latest news and updates on the sporting events that are being impacted by Hurricane Hilary's wrath.
Latest news, updates on MLB games impacted by Hurricane Hilary
According to a release from MLB, the league will be rescheduling games for the team's in the path of the storm.
With the Dodgers, Angels and Padres all playing at home over the weekend, each team is going to be impacted.
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MLB said that all three teams will have their Sunday home games rescheduled for Saturday, Aug. 19 — making for three split-admission doubleheaders across southern California. According to MLB, tickets for Sunday will be valid for the earlier game in each series, while Saturday tickets are good for the originally scheduled time.
Here is how it breaks down for each team:
Marlins at Dodgers
- Game 1 start time: 12:00 p.m. PT
- Game 2 start time: 6:10 p.m. PT
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) August 18, 2023
Diamondbacks at Padres
- Game 1 start time: 12:10 p.m. PT
- Game 2 start time: 5:40 p.m. PT
Due to Hurricane Hilary’s expected arrival this weekend, MLB has rescheduled Sunday’s game vs. the Dbacks as part of a split doubleheader tomorrow.
— San Diego Padres (@Padres) August 18, 2023
More information: https://t.co/nupwrIjSG8 pic.twitter.com/iGnENBfyt5
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Rays at Angels
- Game 1 start time: 1:07 p.m. PT
- Game 2 start time: 6:07 p.m. PT
Due to the forecast related to Hurricane Hilary, Sunday’s game against the Rays has been rescheduled as part of a doubleheader on Saturday, August 19th.
— Los Angeles Angels (@Angels) August 18, 2023
All tickets for Sunday’s rescheduled game will be honored at Game 1 tomorrow, with first pitch scheduled for 1:07pm. pic.twitter.com/wPRIX62bdQ
