NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) — Marcus Stroman threw nine pitches in a steady rain before play was stopped and Sunday’s game between the New York Mets and Miami Marlins was suspended at Citi Field.
Play began at 1:10 p.m. and was halted by plate umpire D.J. Reyburn after seven minutes. The game was suspended after a wait of 2 hours, 10 minutes and will be continued as part of a day-night doubleheader on Aug. 31.
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Home teams decide whether to start games. Once a game has begun, umpires decide whether to stop play because of bad weather.