Tigers postpone their start date with the Rays due to the weather forecast on Tuesday

FOX 2 – The Detroit Tigers have moved the start time for Tuesday's game against the Rays to 1:10 p.m. due to weather conditions.

The original time was scheduled for 6:40 p.m. at Comerica Park. The team announced that tickets will remain valid for the original early start time or fans can exchange them for a future 2024 regular season game at any time.

“Due to the uncertainty regarding the weather forecast for Tuesday and the increased risk of bad weather in the evening,” the team said in a press release. “The decision was made to find the best opportunity for the game.”

The Tigers have won 11 of their last 14 games to move past the Minnesota Twins with six games remaining and secure the final wild card spot in the American League.

The Kansas City Royals (82-74) and Tigers (82-74) would be the last two teams in the AL bracket if the season ended Monday. The Twins (81-75) are one game back, while the Mariners (80-76) are two games back. All four teams have six games remaining.

-The Associated Press contributed to this report.