Baseball fans in Boston, grab your rain gear—the weather is not cooperating for tonight's series finale between the Red Sox and Phillies at Fenway Park. With first pitch scheduled for 6:45 p.m. ET, the forecast is looking grim, as steady rain is expected to linger through the evening and possibly past 8 p.m. ET.

This puts the game in serious jeopardy, with a high chance of either a delay or a full postponement. If the game is called off, it would need to be rescheduled for a mutual off day, as both teams hit the road on Friday. Adding a layer of complexity, this is the Phillies' only scheduled visit to Boston this season. That means the decision to play or postpone rests with Major League Baseball, not the Red Sox—a rare twist that highlights the logistical headache of a potential makeup game.

It's a familiar frustration for Red Sox fans, who just saw Saturday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays postponed moments before first pitch. Tonight could bring a similar scramble, as everyone waits for MLB's call. Until then, all we can do is keep an eye on the radar and hope for a break in the clouds.

If the weather clears, there's plenty to get excited about: Boston will be going for the series win, and all eyes will be on Ranger Suarez, who's set to face his former team for the first time since signing with the Red Sox this offseason. It's a storyline worth waiting for—if Mother Nature allows it.