BOSTON — The start of the Red Sox -Rangers game Tuesday here at Fenway Park is delayed due to rain. This article will be updated when the team provides a new start time. The game initially was scheduled to start at 6:45 p.m. It is pouring here.

The start time of Tuesday’s series opener between the Texas Rangers and Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park was delayed — from 5:45 p.m. CT to 6:15 p.m. — due to rain. Tuesday marked the first weather delay that the Rangers have endured this season.

Josh Smith and Jarren Duran will look to continue their recent offensive production when the Texas Rangers and Boston Red Sox meet at Fenway Park on Tuesday, at 6:45 p.m. ET. The Rangers have a 3.45 team ERA that ranks sixth across all MLB pitching staffs. The Red Sox rank seventh in MLB with a .255 team batting average.