Why was Dodgers vs Guardians suspended? Cause of postponement, updated start time, and more

The anticipated clash between the Cleveland Guardians and the Los Angeles Dodgers on August 23 was abruptly suspended due to unfavorable weather conditions, leaving fans and players alike in a state of suspense.

The announcement came as a disappointment to baseball enthusiasts who were looking forward to witnessing the showdown at Progressive Field.

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The game’s suspension was attributed to inclement weather, with heavy rains drenching the field and causing pools of water to form on the outfield track and near the dugouts.

The delay lasted for over an hour and a half before the decision was made to suspend the game at 9:23 p.m. ET.

When will the Dodgers vs Guardians resume?

The game will be resumed on Thursday from the top of the third inning in what will be a double header with the series finale.

As per the Guardian’s announcement, the game will be resumed on Thursday, August 24, at 12:10 ET.

The contest will pick up from the top of the third inning, with the Guardians trailing the Dodgers 3-1. Notably, all stats from the first two innings will be carried over to the resumed game.

Fans holding tickets to the originally scheduled Aug. 24 game have the opportunity to attend both the resumption of Wednesday’s game and the Thursday matchup. Those who wish to do so can utilize the full value of their Aug. 23 tickets when exchanging them for designated games, including the rescheduled ones. Exchanges must be completed by September 13 at 5 pm ET.

Despite the disruption, baseball enthusiasts and supporters of both teams are now eagerly looking forward to the continuation of the game and the subsequent series finale between the Guardians and the Dodgers.

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