Opinion articles provide independent perspectives on key community issues, separate from our newsroom reporting.

Opinion

Royals pitcher James Shields says he’s not worried about rain

CHRIS FICKETT

The Kansas City Star
Royals starting pitcher James Shields didn’t give up a hit after the second inning, sometimes pitching in rain and even hail on July 9, 2013 at Yankee Stadium. Shields said he isn’t worried about pitching in the rain during the ALCS in Baltimore.
Royals starting pitcher James Shields didn’t give up a hit after the second inning, sometimes pitching in rain and even hail on July 9, 2013 at Yankee Stadium. Shields said he isn’t worried about pitching in the rain during the ALCS in Baltimore. Kathy Willens the associated press
BALTIMORE

Royals right-hander James Shields, who’s slated to start game one Friday, was asked about the rain forecast in Baltimore pushing back first pitch or even the game one day.

“I heard it’s 40 percent,” Shields said, laughing, before adding he wasn’t really concerned.

“I’ve pitched a lot of games, actually this year, in some rain. Sometimes that’s the way it goes…” he said. “You kind of just have to go with the flow.”

This story was originally published October 9, 2014 at 4:44 PM.

Get unlimited digital access
#ReadLocal

Try 1 month for $1

CLAIM OFFER