Yankees vs. Astros weather updates: ALCS Game 4 will not start on time due to rain in New York City

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The Astros are one win away from sweeping the Yankees and clinching their spot in the 2022 World Series; however, the pivotal game on Sunday will be delayed thanks to rain. 

The league announced that the game won't start at the scheduled time and another update will come around 7 p.m. If played, Game 4 of the ALCS will likely have to deal with rain, as there is on-again, off-again precipitation forecasted in the Bronx.

It isn't the first time the Yankees have been disrupted in the playoffs due to rain. Their ALDS series against the Guardians had two games postponed to another day due to rain. 

LIVE: Follow Astros vs. Yankees Game 4 of ALCS

Houston shut out New York 5-0 on Saturday to build a commanding 3-0 lead in the series, so it is an elimination game on Sunday for the Yankees. This is the fourth time the Astros and Yankees have faced each other in the playoffs since 2015, with Houston coming out on top of the previous three series.  

Game 4 is tentatively scheduled for a 7:37 p.m. ET start time. The Yankees turn to Nestor Cortes to keep the team's hopes of the World Series alive, while the Astors send Lance McCullers Jr. to the bump for his second start of the postseason. 

MORE: How the Yankees' offense has been stifled through three ALCS games

Here are the latest updates on weather in NYC ahead of Sunday night's game. 

Yankees vs. Astros weather updates

8:23 p.m. -- Players are on the field, the first pitch has been thrown by Bernie Williams, and we're about to be underway in New York. Click here to go to The Sporting News' live updates of this game once it's underway.

7:42 p.m. -- The tarp is coming off at Yankee Stadium, so things seem to be going according to plan for the time being.

7:36 p.m.: Confirmed by MLB

7:33 p.m.: MLB says game is expected to have an 8:30 p.m. ET start time, per Jeff Passan.

7:05 p.m.: The Astros and Yankees are getting together to discuss the weather situation. An update is expected soon. 

6:10 p.m.: The league officially announced that the Yankees-Astros game will not start on time. There is a possibility that it is not played at all and will be played tomorrow. 

5:10 p.m.: Tarp is still out on the field in the Bronx. Rain has been on and off like expected. 

5 p.m.: No changes as first pitch gets closer and closer. The game is expected to be played as planned, but rain likely will be in the mix during the contest. 

4 p.m.: The MLB announces some updates for tonight's Game 4 — no batting practice on the field and there is to be another update at some point between 5 and 6 p.m.

(All times Eastern)

3:30 p.m.: According to weather.com, light rain is scheduled to begin in the Bronx around 3:45 p.m. There is a chance of light rain/showers to continue throughout the night. 

3:20 p.m.: There is still plenty of time before first pitch in the Bronx, however, the tarp is on the field with rain expected in the area. 

1:30 p.m.: Thought process remains the same for Game 4 of the ALCS. Rain could be in play, but the game is expected to be played tonight in The Bronx. 

11 a.m.: Weather is expected to play an impact on Sunday. It is mostly on and off again rain throughout the day. While it is not expected to cause a postponement of the game, ti could cause a delay to the start time. 

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Bryan Murphy is an NHL content producer at The Sporting News.