World Series Game 2 Pushed To Earlier Start Time In Case Of Rain

Rain begins falling at Wrigley Field, shortly after 8:30p.m. on Tuesday August 19th, 2014.

Jon Hansen

WRIGLEYVILLE — Worried about rain, Major League Baseball moved the start time for Wednesday's Game 2 of the World Series.

First pitch will be around 6:08 p.m. Central Time, one hour earlier than the original start time.

Cleveland has an 80 percent chance of rain Wednesday.

Game 2 will take place in Cleveland on Wednesday, but Chicago fans can expect some showers as well. There's a 90 percent chance of rain in Chicago for Wednesday, with strong winds and a low of 46 degrees.

The World Series will resume Friday at Wrigley Field, with Games 4 and 5 set for Saturday and Sunday as necessary. Currently, rain is not expected this weekend in Chicago.

Save for additional time changes, games will start at 7:08 p.m.

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