KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Fans of the Kansas City Royals will have to wait a little longer to see their team in action as Wednesday night’s game against the Colorado Rockies was postponed due to inclement weather. The game, originally scheduled to commence at 6:40 p.m. CT, faced a rain delay that lasted over two hours before officials decided to call it off. Dark clouds and storms rolled into the Kansas City area, leading to heavy rainfall that began around 8:45 p.m. CT, ultimately resulting in the first rainout of the Royals' 2025 season.
The Royals and Rockies are now set to play a traditional doubleheader on Thursday, April 24, 2025, starting with Game 1 at 1:10 p.m. CT. The Royals won the first game of the three-game series in dramatic fashion on Tuesday, April 22, edging out the Rockies 4-3 in 11 innings. This thrilling victory set the stage for what fans hoped would be another exciting matchup on Wednesday, but the weather had other plans.
As part of the rescheduled games, Royals left-handed ace Cole Ragans is slated to pitch the first game against Rockies right-hander Germán Márquez. In the second game, which will follow shortly after, right-hander Michael Lorenzen will take the mound for Kansas City, facing off against Rockies top prospect Chase Dollander.
For fans who held tickets for Wednesday's game, the Royals have announced that they will receive a credit on their account equivalent to the value of their tickets. This credit can be applied toward future ticket purchases for the 2025 regular season, including mini-plans, single-game tickets, group tickets, or suite rentals. Fans with tickets for the originally scheduled Thursday game will be able to attend both games of the doubleheader, retaining the same seat for both contests.
Thursday's doubleheader marks a busy stretch for the Rockies, who are playing their second doubleheader in just five days after splitting a pair of games against the Washington Nationals on Sunday, April 20, 2025. With both teams eager to capitalize on their opportunities, the stage is set for an exciting day of baseball at Kauffman Stadium.
As the Royals prepare for their doubleheader, the team is looking to build on the momentum from their recent victory. The Royals, with a record of 4-3 in their last seven games, are hoping to continue their strong play against the Rockies, who have struggled early in the season. Márquez, who is currently 0-3 with an 8.27 ERA, will be looking to turn his fortunes around in the opening game.
Meanwhile, Ragans, who holds a 1-1 record with a 3.58 ERA, has shown promise this season and will aim to keep the Rockies' bats quiet. In the second game, Lorenzen, with a 1-3 record and a 4.57 ERA, will also be looking to regain his form against Dollander, who has a 1-2 record and a 7.36 ERA.
This doubleheader not only presents an opportunity for the Royals to capitalize on their home-field advantage but also gives the Rockies a chance to regroup after a tough start to the season. With the stakes high and the weather finally clearing up, fans can expect an action-packed day of baseball at Kauffman Stadium.
As the situation develops, fans are encouraged to stay tuned for updates, as the Royals organization will keep them informed about any further changes or developments regarding the doubleheader. As always, the excitement of Major League Baseball continues, and both teams are ready to battle it out on the field.
