Two MLB Games Set to Be Played During a Total Solar Eclipse in 2024

On April 8 of next year, a total solar eclipse will occur over parts of the United States. Sports Illustrated isn’t usually in the business of covering astronomical phenomena, but there’s a sports connection here!

MLB released its 2024 regular season schedule on Thursday and there will be two games played on the day of the eclipse within the path of totality—the area where the eclipse will be the most spectacular.

The two largest cities in the path of totality are Dallas and Cleveland—and both cities’ MLB teams will be hosting games on the day of the eclipse. The Rangers will face the Astros, appropriately, and the Guardians will host the White Sox in their home opener. (The Yankees, Cardinals, Pirates, Reds and Blue Jays will also host games in cities where at least a 90% eclipse is expected.)

The partial eclipse will begin in Dallas at 12:23 p.m. local time, with the total eclipse lasting from 1:40 to 1:44. In Cleveland, the partial eclipse will begin at 1:59 p.m. local time and the total eclipse will last from 3:13 to 3:17.

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