Fenway Park will turn the lights on a little earlier for the nightcap of Friday’s Red Sox-Cubs doubleheader, with Game 2 now set for a 5:35 p.m. ET first pitch as Boston works around a possible weather issue later in the evening.
Friday Doubleheader Schedule
| Game | Original Start | New Start | Central Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game 2: Cubs at Red Sox | 6:05 p.m. ET | 5:35 p.m. ET | 4:35 p.m. CT |
The adjustment was made with Major League Baseball after forecasts raised concern about weather later Friday night. Fenway gates for the second game are expected to open at 4:35 p.m. ET.
Both ends of the doubleheader will air on NESN. Radio coverage will be available in English on WEEI 93.7 FM, while Spanish-language broadcasts will air on WESX 1230 AM and WCCM 1490 AM.
For the clubs, it means an earlier call to the clubhouse and a quicker turn toward the second game. For fans holding tickets to the nightcap, the important number is 5:35 p.m. ET.
