An afternoon shower on Friday turned into a 26-minute delay prior to the start of the Yankees-Red Sox’ series opener this weekend at Yankee Stadium. More rain on Saturday afternoon probably will not cause a repeat.

Anthony Volpe homered in a five-run first inning, then came out after he was hit by a pitch on the left elbow as the New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 9-6 in the AL rivals’ first meeting this year.

NEW YORK — The Red Sox and Yankees game Friday here at Yankee Stadium will not start on time. First pitch was scheduled for 7:05 p.m. But the tarp is on the field and the game will be delayed due to rain, the Yankees announced.