The Los Angeles Dodgers’ Friday night game against the New York Mets at Citi Field was temporarily halted due to heavy rain. The game, which began at its scheduled time of 4:10 p.m. PT/7:10 p.m. ET, was in the third inning when the delay occurred. At that moment, the score stood at 0-0, with Freddie Freeman of the Dodgers at bat in a 3-1 count. The weather unexpectedly interfered with the contest, with rain beginning to fall swiftly enough to suspend play.

In addition to the weather-induced pause, the game had seen some notable action earlier. There was a collision in the outfield between Tyrone Taylor and Juan Soto while attempting to catch a fly ball off the bat of Mookie Betts. Fortunately, both players escaped injury. Taylor, impressively, managed to make a one-handed catch after the ball bounced off Soto’s glove.

The game held promise as both teams looked different from their last meeting in the NL Championship Series last season. The Dodgers had Clayton Kershaw on the mound, making his second start since returning from the 60-day injured list. Kershaw had pitched two hitless innings with one walk and one strikeout before the game was delayed. The Mets countered with right-hander Griffin Canning, who previously played for the Los Angeles Angels.

Despite the interruption, the Dodgers had runners in scoring position before play was halted, indicating a potential turning point upon resumption. The delay has added an element of uncertainty, with forecasts predicting ongoing rain throughout the night at Citi Field.

Fans eager for updates can stay tuned as the game status develops. The weather’s unpredictability remains a challenge for teams and fans alike, emphasizing the importance of flexibility in baseball scheduling. As the situation unfolds, more details about the resumption time will be announced to ensure fans and teams are kept informed, maintaining the spirit and excitement of Major League Baseball even amidst weather setbacks.