Red Sox Weather Update: Will Sunday’s Game vs. Twins Stay at Fenway?

It’s that time of year again when a drizzle can turn a baseball night into a soggy scramble. The Red Sox are watching the sky closely, trying to decide whether Sunday’s 7:05 p.m. game against the Minnesota Twins will actually get played at Fenway Park.

The National Weather Service has issued a 70 percent chance of rain for the evening, with the heaviest showers expected to roll in just as the first inning is set to begin. If the forecast holds, umpires and stadium officials have a few tricks up their sleeves—delaying the start, waiting out a brief lull, or, in a worst‑case scenario, postponing the game to a later date.

Boston’s front office isn’t sitting on its hands, though. There’s talk of moving the contest to an indoor venue if the rain proves relentless, but that would be a logistical nightmare and, frankly, a big “no‑no” for a team that prides itself on home‑field advantage at Fenway. The most realistic backup plan is a rain‑out, which would shift the series to the Twins’ park in Minneapolis for a make‑up game.

Fans, meanwhile, are caught in the cross‑fire of hope and inconvenience. Season ticket holders have already started scrolling through the Red Sox’s rain‑delay policy, while casual attendees are checking their calendars for any possible makeup date. The club has promised to keep everyone posted via its app, social media channels, and the big boards at the stadium.

What does all this mean for the players? Pitchers love a wet mound—less wear and tear on their arms—while hitters generally dislike a soggy ball that won’t travel far. The Twins, who have been decent on the road, could benefit from a postponed game if it forces a later matchup in Minneapolis when they’re more comfortable.

Bottom line: keep an eye on the sky and your phone. If the clouds don’t part by the time the first pitch is scheduled, you’ll likely see a postponement notice on the scoreboard, and the game will be rescheduled for a later date, most probably at the Twins’ ballpark. Until then, fans can dream of that classic Fenway sunset and hope the rain decides to hold off just long enough for a memorable showdown.