Fans arriving at Wrigley Field on Friday were met with an unexpected wait as inclement weather delayed the start of the highly anticipated game between the Chicago Cubs and the San Francisco Giants.
A storm system is expected to pass over the Chicagoland region at approximately 2 pm ET/1 pm CT, requiring the tarp to be placed on the field and then removed.
The San Francisco Giants will play the first game of a three-game series against the Cubs, but officials have not announced a postponement, and the game is set to begin at 3:20 pm ET/2:20 pm CT.
Fans attending the game were encouraged to monitor official Cubs channels and MLB updates for the latest information regarding the revised start time and any further weather developments.
Grounds crews rolled out the tarp to protect the playing surface, and there should be an opportunity to at least start Friday's game shortly after the scheduled start time, based on the current radar.
