The World Baseball Classic is in full swing, with some standout performances, including Orioles' star Gunner Henderson, who launched a massive home run against the Dominican Republic. While some players are shining on the international stage, others are gearing up for the regular season back home.
In a recent update, the spring training matchup between the Boston Red Sox and Baltimore Orioles at Ed Smith Stadium has been called off due to impending bad weather. The Orioles announced the cancellation on X, formerly known as Twitter, stating that there won't be a rescheduled date. Fans hoping to access the back fields at Ed Smith Stadium are also out of luck today.
Located in Sarasota, Florida, Ed Smith Stadium serves as the Orioles' spring training hub. The Weather Channel forecasts potential thunderstorms around 5 pm, prompting the decision to cancel the game.
Despite this hiccup, the Orioles have a full slate of spring training games ahead. They’re set to take on the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday, with seven more games lined up before the regular season kicks off. Fans looking to swap their tickets from today’s canceled game have two more opportunities at Ed Smith Stadium: against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday and the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday, before the team heads back to Baltimore.
The Red Sox, on the other hand, will return to action on Tuesday against the Atlanta Braves, with eight games remaining before they start their regular season journey.