CHICAGO — The White Sox announced that a rain storm is moving into the area, and they expect this game to be delayed until about 7:45 p.m. They expect a 30-45 minute delay.

It’s cloudy and dark here, but there is no rain yet. They are rolling out the tarp now. I blame Brackin.

Stay tuned for updates…

Update (7:20 p.m.): It hasn’t started raining yet, but the game is officially being delayed by rain. Go figure. The head ground keeper here, Roger Bossard, is the one who makes the recommendation. And, to be fair, the skies are getting darker.

I’m sure the teams appreciate not having to get their pitchers warmed up twice.

Update (7:30 p.m.): OK, raining now. Skies are pitch-black.

Update (7:48 p.m.): Absolutely pouring. Haven’t heard any new predictions, but I don’t see this one starting until 8:30 at the earliest.

Update (8:04 p.m.): White Sox just announced another Roger Bossard update. He thinks the rain will stop in about 20 minutes and is hoping to get the game started within the hour. So, the hope is 9 p.m., I guess.

Update (8:30 p.m.): The crowd just cheered. The rain has pretty much stopped.

Update (8:36 p.m.): They are taking off the tarp.

Update (8:51 p.m.): They are exchanging lineup cards. This is going to start in about five minutes.

Update (8:57 p.m.): First pitch was at 8:55. The delay was 1 hour, 44 minutes. They announced that it’s 56 degrees, with winds gusting 16-25 mph. Carlos Gomez homered on the third pitch.

Twins (16-15)

1. Carlos Gomez, CF

2. Brendan Harris, 2B

3. Craig Monroe, DH

4. Justin Morneau, 1B

5. Michael Cuddyer, RF

6. Delmon Young, LF

7. Mike Redmond, C

8. Matt Tolbert, 3B

9. Nick Punto, SS

Starting pitcher: RH Livan Hernandez

White Sox (15-16)

1. Orlando Cabrera, SS

2. Carlos Quentin, LF

3. Jim Thome, DH

4. Paul Konerko, 1B

5. Jermaine Dye, RF

6. A.J. Pierzynski, C

7. Nick Swisher, CF

8. Joe Crede, 3B

9. Juan Uribe, 2B

Starting pitcher: LH Mark Buehrle

U.S. Cellular Field. Scheduled first pitch: 7:11 p.m.

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