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White Sox-Guardians delayed by rain

Rain delays the start of the White Sox’ game in Cleveland.

By Daryl Van Schouwen

It’s raining in Cleveland. — The White Sox scheduled game against the Guardians started in a rain delay Saturday. (Daryl Van Schouwen)

CLEVELAND — The start of the White Sox’ scheduled game against the Cleveland Guardians Saturday at Progressive is being delayed by rain.

The game was slated to begin at 5:10 p.m. (CT).

Right-handers Johnny Cueto (5-5, 2.78) and Shane Bieber (8-6, 3.18) are the scheduled starters.

The Sox (61-59) will try to halt a three-game losing streak and cut their 3 ¹⁄₂ game gap behind the first-place Guardians in the AL Central. The Sox trail the second-place Twins by 2 ¹⁄₂ games.

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