PORTLAND – The Portland Pirates have announced that the start time for today’s game at the Cumberland County Civic Center has been changed to 4:05 p.m.

The change in game time will allow area sports fans to attend the Pirates’ game and also be able to watch the Boston Red Sox in Game 1 of the World Series this evening.

Ticket holders who cannot attend the game due to the earlier start time will be able to exchange their tickets at the Civic Center box office for any other upcoming 2004-05 regular season game. For more information, please contact the Pirates’ team office at (207) 828-4665.