The Astros are one win away from sweeping the Yankees and clinching their spot in the 2022 World Series; however, the pivotal game on Sunday will be delayed thanks to rain.
The league announced that the game won't start at the scheduled time and another update will come around 7 p.m. If played, Game 4 of the ALCS will likely have to deal with rain, as there is on-again, off-again precipitation forecasted in the Bronx.
It isn't the first time the Yankees have been disrupted in the playoffs due to rain. Their ALDS series against the Guardians had two games postponed to another day due to rain.
LIVE: Follow Astros vs. Yankees Game 4 of ALCS
Houston shut out New York 5-0 on Saturday to build a commanding 3-0 lead in the series, so it is an elimination game on Sunday for the Yankees. This is the fourth time the Astros and Yankees have faced each other in the playoffs since 2015, with Houston coming out on top of the previous three series.
Game 4 is tentatively scheduled for a 7:37 p.m. ET start time. The Yankees turn to Nestor Cortes to keep the team's hopes of the World Series alive, while the Astors send Lance McCullers Jr. to the bump for his second start of the postseason.
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Here are the latest updates on weather in NYC ahead of Sunday night's game.
Yankees vs. Astros weather updates
8:23 p.m. -- Players are on the field, the first pitch has been thrown by Bernie Williams, and we're about to be underway in New York. Click here to go to The Sporting News' live updates of this game once it's underway.
7:42 p.m. -- The tarp is coming off at Yankee Stadium, so things seem to be going according to plan for the time being.
7:36 p.m.: Confirmed by MLB
We are targeting an 8:30 p.m. (ET) first pitch for ALCS Game 4. We are working with the Clubs to ensure that their pitchers have a suitable chance to warm up to hit that target.
— MLB Communications (@MLB_PR) October 23, 2022
7:33 p.m.: MLB says game is expected to have an 8:30 p.m. ET start time, per Jeff Passan.
MLB says Game 4 of the ALCS is expected to start at 8:30 p.m.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) October 23, 2022
7:05 p.m.: The Astros and Yankees are getting together to discuss the weather situation. An update is expected soon.
MLB, the Yankees and the Astros are meeting soon to evaluate the latest forecast. An update will follow shortly.
— MLB Communications (@MLB_PR) October 23, 2022
6:10 p.m.: The league officially announced that the Yankees-Astros game will not start on time. There is a possibility that it is not played at all and will be played tomorrow.
Tonight's ALCS game will not start on time. It remains possible that the game could be postponed and rescheduled to tomorrow. We continue to evaluate the conditions and will provide another update by 7:00 p.m. (ET).
— MLB Communications (@MLB_PR) October 23, 2022
5:10 p.m.: Tarp is still out on the field in the Bronx. Rain has been on and off like expected.
Here’s the scene at Yankee Stadium two hours before first pitch of Game 4.
— Max Goodman (@MaxTGoodman) October 23, 2022
Has been drizzling at times. Forecast doesn’t look great. It’s chilly and windy. We’ll see… pic.twitter.com/xSHXlVnwio
5 p.m.: No changes as first pitch gets closer and closer. The game is expected to be played as planned, but rain likely will be in the mix during the contest.
As we approach 5:00pm, radar data shows bands of showers pushing towards the NYC Metro and NJ. No change to the forecast for tonight’s ALCS Game 4 at Yankee Stadium - sporadic showers are expected. If the game is played, it will be unsettled with a damp northeast breeze. pic.twitter.com/z61M4qgqvA
— New York Metro Weather (@nymetrowx) October 23, 2022
4 p.m.: The MLB announces some updates for tonight's Game 4 — no batting practice on the field and there is to be another update at some point between 5 and 6 p.m.
(All times Eastern)
For fans attending the ALCS tonight:
— MLB Communications (@MLB_PR) October 23, 2022
- Batting practice will not be held on the field.
- Public gates will open as scheduled at 4:30.
- We are continuing to evaluate the expected conditions & communicating with the Clubs.
- We will issue another update between 5-6 p.m. (ET).
3:30 p.m.: According to weather.com, light rain is scheduled to begin in the Bronx around 3:45 p.m. There is a chance of light rain/showers to continue throughout the night.
3:20 p.m.: There is still plenty of time before first pitch in the Bronx, however, the tarp is on the field with rain expected in the area.
Here's the latest forecast here for Yankee Stadium, where there's a tarp on the field, maybe for the last time this season: https://t.co/Co85Dh3q1j
— Brendan Kuty (@BrendanKutyNJ) October 23, 2022
1:30 p.m.: Thought process remains the same for Game 4 of the ALCS. Rain could be in play, but the game is expected to be played tonight in The Bronx.
No changes to the overall thinking with the forecast for ALCS Game 4. Periods of rain and showers are likely, with a damp northeast wind continuing all night. Weather is likely to impact tonights game one way or another - if the game is played, conditions will be far from ideal. https://t.co/WF3GNOlNUN
— New York Metro Weather (@nymetrowx) October 23, 2022
11 a.m.: Weather is expected to play an impact on Sunday. It is mostly on and off again rain throughout the day. While it is not expected to cause a postponement of the game, ti could cause a delay to the start time.
Yankees ALCS Game 4 Weather Update: The forecast continues to look unsettled and cloudy with intermittent showers throughout the day. While not a complete washout, on-and-off rain will likely continue through the evening. The weather may impact the game at some point tonight.
— New York Metro Weather (@nymetrowx) October 23, 2022
