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Yankees-Orioles Series Shuffled: Saturday Game Moved to Friday Doubleheader Due to Nor'easter

Yankees-Orioles Series Shuffled: Saturday Game Moved to Friday Doubleheader Due to Nor'easter

The New York Yankees have announced a change to their upcoming three-game series against the Baltimore Orioles. Due to forecasted severe weather, the teams will now play a single-admission doubleheader on Friday, with Saturday's originally scheduled contest being moved to Friday as the first game of the twin bill.

The decision was made in response to what the Yankees described as "sustained inclement weather." According to The Weather Channel, a nor'easter is expected to bring prolonged rain and wind to the New York City area throughout the weekend.

The forecast for the weekend is as follows:

  • Friday: High of 73 degrees, low of 59 degrees, with a 40 percent chance of rain at night.
  • Saturday: High of 66 degrees, low of 55 degrees, with a 90 percent chance of rain.
  • Sunday: High of 65 degrees, low of 59 degrees, with a 70 percent chance of rain.

Further updates and analysis will be provided as more information becomes available.

Originally reported by bleacherreport.