Please keep in mind that there are many times when it may be raining in some parts of Frederick and surrounding areas but not at Nymeo Field.

The decision to postpone a game due to inclement weather is typically made as close to the game’s scheduled start time as possible. Frederick Keys management and grounds crew closely monitor the weather situation all day leading up to the game. Every effort possible will be made to keep the field ready for play. Unless the weather prior to game time is particularly severe or the forecast reveals that inclement weather is inevitable, team officials will plan to play the game as scheduled. Very rarely will games be postponed in the morning or early afternoon.

Please remember that the Keys and visiting teams play 80 games per season and ALL games must be taken into account when making weather decisions - not just the game that you are attending. Every effort will be made to play each game on the day it was originally scheduled, regardless of the promotions surrounding the game.

There are three different ways you can check the status of a Keys game:

1. Frederick Keys Facebook Page

The quickest way to keep up with the status of a game is through social media. The Keys official Facebook page (www.facebook.com/FrederickKeys) will be updated continuously throughout the day with any and all weather-related updates. As soon as the Keys know anything, we’ll post it!

2. Frederick Keys Twitter Account

Another quick way to access weather-related information is from our Twitter account! Give us a follow at twitter.com/FrederickKeys. We’ll post here just as often as we do on Facebook. Again, once the Keys know something, we’ll post it!

3. Check out the Keys’ Web Site

If you do not have access to social media, there’s no better place to check than right here! Be sure to check out the Keys Web Site at www.FrederickKeys.com. Any information regarding delays or postponements will be displayed front and center on the homepage.

The Keys ask for your patience and encourage you to use the three methods described above to check on the status of the game. If none of the above methods announce that the game has been delayed or postponed, you may assume that every attempt will be made to play the game as scheduled. Please consider this before you call the Keys to inquire about delays or postponements.

If the Nymeo Field gates open but it starts raining before the game begins, the game may start in a rain delay. In this situation, the Public Address Announcer and video board will keep all fans informed of any weather developments. Additionally, you may continue to monitor the Keys’ Facebook, Twitter, and Web Site.

If a game does not start and is rained out, hold onto your tickets as they can be exchanged for tickets to a future game as described in our Rainout Ticket Policy below.

If rain begins to fall while a game is in progress, the MLB Draft League umpires will notify the grounds crew if it is necessary to cover the field to keep the playing surface suitable for play. At this point, the game will enter a rain delay. At this time, Frederick Keys officials and MLB Draft League umpires will pay close attention to the weather situation for the remainder of the day/evening. After a reasonable amount of time, the Draft League umpires will decide if the weather has improved and is suitable for play or if the game should be declared a rainout.

If the teams have played five innings or more (or if the Keys are leading after 4 ½ innings of play) and a rainout is declared, the game is considered an official game. In other words, the game is finished, the game has a final score, and play will not continue at a later date. Conversely, if a game is rained out before the teams have played five innings or more (or 4 ½ innings of play if the Keys are winning), the game is suspended. Hold onto your tickets, as they can be exchanged for tickets to a future game as described below.

If a game is called due to rain or any other factor prior to the completion of an official game (5 innings or 4 ½ innings if the Keys are winning as described above), fans may exchange their tickets for any Keys home game played during the current season.

If a game is called due to inclement weather or other circumstances after the completion of an official game (5 innings or 4 ½ innings if the Keys are winning as described above), a game is considered "official." In this case, there will be no ticket exchanges.

Rain Delay

A rain delay is when the game is officially delayed after the scheduled start time. Play will continue later that day at the discretion of team officials and/or the umpires. Tickets cannot be exchanged in the event of a rain delay.

Rainout/Postponement

A game that is rained out or postponed will not be played or finished on its originally scheduled date due to inclement weather. When this happens, the game is usually rescheduled as part of a doubleheader the next time the two teams meet.

Suspended Game

A game that is suspended due to inclement weather shall be resumed from where it was halted at the next available date the teams are able to play. A suspended game MUST be completed in full before the two teams play any other games against each other. Suspended games are scheduled to be finished the next date the teams play - prior to the originally scheduled game on that date. A game may be suspended if it is (a) tied or (b) the home team trails in the top of the inning in which the game is currently in. If a game is suspended after 5 innings of play, the game is considered official and tickets may not be exchanged.

Canceled Game

In the unlikely event that a game cannot be played due to weather and there are no possible dates for the game to be rescheduled, the game will be canceled.

In the event of a rainout/postponement, suspended game (that is NOT official) or canceled game, your ticket will be good for any regular season home game within the 2023 season and may be exchanged at the Nymeo Field box office for a ticket of equal or lesser value, subject to availability.