Weather Watch - Friday, May 6
Here's a look at the weather ahead of Friday, May 6 (all times ET):
Dome Games: Los Angeles Dodgers at Toronto Blue Jays; Philadelphia Phillies at Miami Marlins; Seattle Mariners at Houston Astros
Washington Nationals at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 p.m.
The weather will cooperate for a big afternoon matchup in Chicago. Conditions include a temperature in the mid 70's with no chance of rain.
Risk Factor: 0
Oakland Athletics at Baltimore Orioles, 7:05 p.m.
Rain will be an issue in Baltimore as the chance of precipitation sits at 100 percent. Baltimore is expected to see 10-15mm of rain in the afternoon with no signs of let up as once the evening rolls around. Monitor closely.
Risk Factor: 7
Boston Red Sox at New York Yankees, 7:05 p.m.
Rain will also be an issue for this rivalry along with mentions of thunderstorms prior to first pitch. A 10 mph wind may also be a factor.
Risk Factor: 8
Kansas City Royals at Cleveland Indians, 7:10 p.m.
Sunny and clear skies are expected in Cleveland with an evening temperature around 60 F.
Risk Factor: 1
Texas Rangers at Detroit Tigers, 7:10 p.m.
The Detroit forecast looks stellar with a game-time temperature around 65 F. There little to no rain or wind expected.
Risk Factor: 0
Milwaukee Brewers at Cincinnati Reds, 7:10 p.m.
It will be a great evening at the Great American Ball Park. Conditions call for clear and sunny skies with a minor breeze.
Risk Factor: 1
Arizona Diamondbacks at Atlanta Braves, 7:35 p.m.
The weather in Atlanta may end being better than the Atlanta Braves' performance. A 10 mph wind will accompany a 60 F temperature.
Risk Factor: 2
Minnesota Twins at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 p.m.
Similar to the Cubbies, the White Sox will host under clear and sunny skies. Evidently, there are no weather issues for all of Chicago.
Risk Factor: 0
Pittsburgh Pirates at St. Louis Cardinals, 8:15 p.m.
The chance of rain in St. Louis is listed at a firm zero percent. Clear skies and a warm evening are expected.
Risk Factor: 0
Tampa Bay Rays at Los Angeles Angels, 10:05 p.m.
It could be a wet evening on the West Coast as clouds, a chance of thunderstorms, and a 64% chance of rain are expected. The rain, however, is expected to pass around 11 p.m. EST.
Risk Factor: 6
Colorado Rockies at San Francisco Giants, 10:15 p.m.
The tumultuous West Coast conditions are also expected for San Francisco. A 50% chance of rain and thunderstorms sit over the Bay Area.
Risk Factor: 5
New York Mets at San Diego Padres, 10:40 p.m.
The late West Coast game comes with similar conditions as the two listed above - rain and possible thunderstorms. It may be wise to use the Tampa Bay-Los Angeles game as an indicator for the final two contests.
Risk Factor: 5