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Reds vs. Cardinals Rain Delay, May 24: Updates, Start Time, Full Details

The weather is not cooperating
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Aug 12, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; A member of the grounds crew pulls the tarp over the field during a rain delay in the seventh inning in the game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images
Aug 12, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; A member of the grounds crew pulls the tarp over the field during a rain delay in the seventh inning in the game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images | Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

The Cincinnati Reds seem to have broken out of the malaise that was plaguing them at the start of May. Sal Stewart looks like he's back after making some adjustments, and Cincinnati has the making of a dangerous team once again, especially if Elly De La Cruz keeps up what he is doing.

But, the Reds still have work to do to prove that they belong among MLB's elite, though their opportunity to do so against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday has been interrupted by some inclement weather.

After splitting the first two games of the series during a doubleheader on Saturday, the Reds have to hope that Brady Singer can keep the Cardinals' bats at bay long enough for the Cincinnati offense to put some runs up against St. Louis starter Brycen Mautz, a pitcher who's making his big league debut. Unfortunately, some rainy weather in the area has put the rubber match on hold and we are officially in a rain delay.

Reds vs. Cardinals Rain Delay, 5/24/26: When will the game start?

Unfortunately, the odds were good that this game would be impacted by rain, as is the case with a number of games on the East Coast this afternoon. The early afternoon forecast for the Cincinnati area is not overly promising, but the weather DOES clear up as we get into the early evening hours. This could be a lengthy delay in excess of two hours, given how much rain is around, but the odds feel pretty good that this game will actually happen. If these two division rivals can avoid mucking up their schedules later in the season when a playoff spot is up for grabs, they are going to try and make that happen.

We will keep this post updated as more information becomes available, including any announced estimated start times or changes in the forecast. There is a chance that they have to postpone this one, especially if the field gets completely ruined by all of the rain that has been coming through. However, odds are that Reds baseball will take place today, although it make end up being an evening affair.

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