Tigers-Royals Game Marred by Umpire’s Illness and Rain Delays

Tigers-Royals Game Marred by Umpire's Illness and Rain Delays

The Tigers-Royals game at Comerica Park was paused for 10 minutes in the top of the seventh inning when the umpiring crew had to replace plate umpire Andy Fletcher, who seemed to be battling an illness. The game was also delayed more than an hour at the start because of rain. There was another rain delay of more than 30 minutes.