Series opener to be played after rain

NEW YORK, Oct. 28 (UPI) -- A soaking rain in the New York area will taper off to lighter rain and drizzle for Game 1 of the World Series Wednesday night, Weather.com said.

AccuWeather meteorologists expect the bulk of the rain to leave the New York area, but there will be areas of lingering lighter rain and drizzle, meaning players may have to deal with a soggy outfield and fans should be prepared for damp, chilly weather conditions.

The Fall Classic between the Yankees and 2008 World Series champion Philadelphia Phillies is scheduled to start Wednesday night at Yankee Stadium.

The Web site said dry weather will return to the Northeast Thursday and Friday, but there could be rain from a storm in the Northeast when the series shifts to Philadelphia for Game 3 Saturday.

The Game 1 starters are former Cleveland teammates Cliff Lee of Philadelphia and New York's CC Sabathia.