Fans in Cleveland will pack Progressive Field when Game 2 of the World Series between the Indians and Cubs begins Wednesday, but they'll have to arrive earlier to the ballpark than first scheduled — and then huddle for warmth.
Major League Baseball announced Tuesday that Wednesday's game will be moved up an hour to 7:08 p.m. ET as chilly and wet late-October weather is forecast across northern Ohio.
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According to local weather reports, a 40-degree wind chill and up to a 40 percent chance of rain is expected Wednesday night with rain chances increasing as the night goes on.
The Cubs played through unusually cold weather last year in New York en route to getting swept by the Mets in the National League Championship Series.
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Managers Joe Maddon and Terry Francona could be forced to go to their bullpens earlier than expected if the weather forces any delays Wednesday. Jake Arrieta will take the mound for the Cubs and Trevor Bauer is scheduled to toe the rubber for the Indians.
WHAT IS THE TV SCHEDULE FOR THE 2016 WORLD SERIES?
Best of seven. All times Eastern.
Tuesday, Oct. 25
Game 1: Cubs at Indians, 8:08 p.m. | TV: Fox
Wednesday, Oct. 26
Game 2: Cubs at Indians, 7:08 p.m. | TV: Fox
Friday, Oct. 28
Game 3: I ndians at Cubs, 8:08 p.m. | TV: Fox
Saturday, Oct. 29
Game 4: Indians at Cubs, 8:08 p.m. | TV: Fox
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Sunday, Oct. 30
Game 5*: Indians at Cubs, 8:15 p.m. | TV: Fox
Tuesday, Nov. 1
Game 6*: Cubs at Indians, 8:08 p.m. | TV: Fox
Wednesday, Nov. 2
Game 7*: Cubs at Indians, 8:08 p.m. | TV: Fox
*=if necessary