Cubs-Reds game underway after weather delay at Wrigley Field
Chicago Sun-Times • • sports
Key Points:
- The Cubs' game against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field was delayed due to rain and thunderstorms, with the tarp being rolled onto the infield at 5:45 p.m. and the game eventually starting at 7:50 p.m.
- The scheduled start time was moved up from 6:40 p.m. to 6:10 a.m. in an attempt to avoid the incoming storms.
- The Cubs have won five straight games overall and 11 consecutive games at Wrigley Field, currently holding a two-game lead in the National League Central division.
- The Reds, who started the weekend in first place for the first time since 2006, were swept three games by the Pirates before arriving in Chicago.
- A severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service, but the most severe weather appeared to be south of Wrigley Field according to radar.
