Cubs and Cardinals delayed by fog at Wrigley Field

The St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs experienced a 15-minute delay due to fog at Wrigley Field on July 4, 2026, after the sixth inning. The Cardinals were leading 2-0 at the time of the stoppage. The crowd of 38,872 participated in singing John Denver’s 'Take Me Home, Country Roads' during the delay. The game had initially started an hour late because of rain, and fog had increasingly developed, affecting visibility. Umpires, along with team managers, decided on the delay as conditions warranted a cessation of play, announced via video boards.

• 3:27 AMYahoo Sports — Cubs fans sing `Take Me Home, Country Roads' during fog delay at Wrigley Field