It was supposed to be a win or go home game, but both teams (and the fans) could've just stayed home.
Yankees and Guardians fans will have to wait and see who will get to play the role of hero, because Mother Nature played the role villain Monday night. Game 5 of the American League Division Series was rained out, as MLB announced the decision to postpone the game nearly three hours after the game was supposed to start.
The Yankees said the game would start in a rain delay, but there were hopes the game would be played as the rain was supposed to move out during the evening. But as the rain continued into the night, MLB made the decision to postpone until 4:07 p.m. Tuesday.
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Tickets for Monday's game will be valid on Tuesday, although no refunds or exchanges will be available due to MLB policy, the Yankees said.
Storm Team 4 says a cold front brought showers to the NYC area just in time for first pitch, but drier and chillier air was set to move in behind it. It will be noticeably cooler, with highs in the mid 50s, about 10 degrees below normal. But the good news is no rain is expected in the forecast.
Whenever the game does get played, it will air on TBS. The winner will travel to Houston to take on the Astros in the best-of-seven American League Championship Series, with that winner going to the World Series.
