Threat of rain prompts World Series time change


Jake Arrieta (49) will start Game 2 of the World Series for the Cubs. Photo Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports
Jake Arrieta (49) will start Game 2 of the World Series for the Cubs. Photo Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

The start time for Game 2 of the World Series between the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Indians on Wednesday has been moved up one hour because of a forecast for rain in Cleveland.

First pitch is now scheduled for 7:08 p.m. ET.

There is a 35 percent chance of showers beginning at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday with a 70 percent likelihood of rain by 11 p.m.

The Cubs’ Jake Arrieta is scheduled to start opposite the Indians’ Trevor Bauer in a matchup of right-handers.