We were doing a little more than just flirting with bad weather once again in Pittsburgh on Sunday.  It's really hard to see this game going off with strong storms in the area much of the afternoon hours.  We could see the game pushed to the evening, so stay tuned here.  It is important to understand a sportsbook's rules pertaining to suspended and postponed games, some of which differ across the board.

Remember that forecasts are subject to change. 

General Rules Pertaining to Types of Bets

If the game is postponed before it begins and is not played within 48 hours of the original start time, all bets are voided, and your stake is refunded at most online sportsbooks.

If the game starts but is suspended and not completed within 48 hours, bets are voided unless the outcome of a specific market has already been determined at most online sportsbooks.

Impacts on Types of Bets

• Single Bets: These are voided if the game isn't completed within the 48-hour window, and your stake is returned.​
• Parlay Bets: If one leg of your parlay is voided due to a postponed game, that leg is removed, and the parlay continues with the remaining selections. The odds and potential payout are adjusted accordingly.
• Player Props: These require all listed players to be active. If a player doesn't participate, the bet is voided.

Totals

If the game goes at least 9 innings (or 8.5 if the home team is winning), the total bet is counted and will be graded accordingly based on the score at the time of suspension.

Should the game be called off prior to 8.5 innings (or 9 full innings if the visiting team is ahead), the total bet is voided at most books. It will therefore be marked as "no action" and refunded in most cases.

In the event of a game suspension that resumes the next day (or within 24 hours), the game is deemed as "unofficial" as it applies to totals bets.  Therefore, they are voided.  However, some books do treat suspensions when resumed the next day differently in regard to totals so it is important to check individual sportsbook rules.

Phillies vs. Pirates Game Preview

PITCHING PROBABLES: Phillies: Cristopher Sanchez (5-1, 3.02 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 74 strikeouts); Pirates: Paul Skenes (4-6, 2.05 ERA, 0.88 WHIP, 85 strikeouts)

Pirates -115, Phillies -105; over/under is 7 runs

BOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Phillies enter the matchup against the Pittsburgh Pirates as losers of four games in a row.

Pittsburgh is 25-40 overall and 16-18 in home games. The Pirates have a 7-27 record in games when they have allowed at least one home run.

Philadelphia has a 37-27 record overall and an 18-15 record in road games. The Phillies have a 25-5 record in games when they scored at least five runs.

Sunday's game is the sixth time these teams square off this season. The Phillies have a 3-2 advantage in the season series.

TOP PERFORMERS: Oneil Cruz has nine doubles, a triple and 12 home runs for the Pirates. Bryan Reynolds is 14 for 37 with two doubles, a triple and two home runs over the past 10 games.

Kyle Schwarber has 20 home runs, 43 walks and 46 RBI while hitting .255 for the Phillies. Trea Turner is 12 for 43 with three doubles, two home runs and seven RBI over the last 10 games.