Thursday's Cubs-Dodgers game in a weather delay

Tony Crumpton - Senior Editor - Thursday, April 20 2023

Thursday's game between the Chicago Cubs and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Wrigley Field was delayed due to severe weather in the area.

The game was set to start at 6:40 p.m. CT, but the team announced ahead of the first pitch that the start of the game would be delayed.

"Due to weather in the area, we are in a delay. Please monitor video boards for updates," the video board at Wrigley Field displayed.

The delay was not unexpected, as the weather forecast had been calling for severe thunderstorms in the area for several hours leading up to the game.

Fans who had already arrived at the ballpark were advised to seek shelter and follow safety guidelines until the all-clear is given.

Update: First pitch is scheduled for 7:45 pm CT.

Due to weather in the area, we are in a delay.

We will share updates as they become available. pic.twitter.com/Nm0oYaLLQ3
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) April 20, 2023

Dodgers are praying for a rain delay 🙏🏼Cubs baseball is back at Wrigley!

Come by before the game or to seek shelter in the event of inclement weather. We’re hanging out either way 😎#wrigleyvillebars #wrigleyvillechicago #dodgerscubs #chicagocubs #chicagocubsnation pic.twitter.com/jl7I8zTzfK
— Murphy's Bleachers (@murphysbleacher) April 20, 2023