Pirates vs. Mets Game Delayed at PNC Park

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates can't seem to avoid the rain and they'll once again have to deal with its consequences.

The Pirates series opener vs. the New York Mets at PNC Park on Aug. 7 entered into a rain delay at 7:16 p.m., with the road team up 1-0 in the top of the third inning.

A band of thunderstorms entered the Pittsburgh area, bringing heavy rain and load thunder and nearby lightning strikes, forcing the Pirates grounds crew to pull the tarp out.

It marks another rain delay for the Pirates this season, as they've recently had to deal with cancellations as well.

Pittsburgh most recently dealt with a rain delay in their 4-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on Aug. 1, as it started at 8:20 p.m., in the bottom of the sixth inning and the game resumed at 10:05 p.m.

The Pirates also had three cancellations in July, twice for rain on July 10 vs. the Milwaukee Brewers at PNC Park and the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on July 21, plus wildfires the cancelled their game vs. the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on July 17.

Pirates OnSI will provide updates if there is any change to the restart time or a cancellation.