The Boston Celtics are facing the Dallas Mavericks in Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Friday, so the Boston Red Sox have adapted and moved their game against the New York Yankees up 40 minutes.
First pitch for Friday's game between Boston and New York at Fenway Park was initially scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET. However, the Red Sox announced Wednesday afternoon that game time had been moved up 40 minutes to 6:30 p.m. ET.
The change was made, according to the announcement, as a courtesy to those who also want to watch Game 4 of the NBA Finals. Thewon't be in town that night, but surely many Red Sox fans will want to watch their NBA team potentially clinch a championship.Games between the Red Sox and Yankees are notoriously long, even in the pitch-clock era, but any additional breathing room could make a difference. Based on last year's results, Friday's showdown could now be over by 9:10 p.m.
Two of baseball's most historic franchises will get to renew their rivalry Friday, with Boston looking to surge over .500 and New York trying to establish a stronger grip on first place. Still, as demonstrated by the schedule change, the series-opener likely won't be the No. 1 priority for Boston sports fans that night. The Celtics, after all, haven't won a title in 16 years.Sam Connon is a Staff Writer for Fastball on the Sports Illustrated/FanNation networks.
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