The start of Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Dodgers has been delayed.

The Red Sox announced shortly before the game’s originally scheduled 1:35 p.m. start that the game will be “delayed briefly” due to weather in the area.

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“Conditions are expected to improve this afternoon,” the announcement reads. “Further updates will be provided when available.”

The club subsequently announced the game will now start at 2:15 p.m.

The Red Sox enter Sunday with a 56-50 record and hold a half-game lead over the Texas Rangers for the final spot in the American League Wild Card race. Boston is also only a game behind the New York Yankees for second in the AL East and the top Wild Card spot, and a half-game behind the Seattle Mariners for the second Wild Card spot.

The Red Sox are also coming off a 4-2 win over the Dodgers on Saturday and can clinch the weekend series with a victory on Sunday. Walker Buehler (6-6, 5.72) is scheduled to face his former team for the first time as a member of the Red Sox, taking on Dodgers right-hander Dustin May (6-6, 4.73).