Rangers' opener vs. Royals delayed due to rain

July 28th, 2016
Rain throughout the Arlington, Tex., area has delayed the Rangers' first of four games against the reigning champion Royals. (Getty)

ARLINGTON -- Thursday night's game between the Rangers and Royals at Globe Life Park has been delayed due to weather and will not start at its scheduled time of 7:05 p.m. CT.
The game is expected to get underway at 7:40 p.m.
There was inclement weather to the west of Globe Life Park, and the grounds crew removed the tarp from the field at about 6:45.