Cubs and Cardinals delayed by fog at Wrigley Field
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 3:27 AM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
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.
- •Game delayed by fog after the sixth inning
- •Cardinals lead Cubs 2-0 during the stoppage
- •Crowd sang 'Take Me Home, Country Roads'
- •Game started late due to rain
- •Fog impacted players' ability to track fly balls
- 3:27 AMYahoo Sports — Cubs fans sing `Take Me Home, Country Roads' during fog delay at Wrigley Field
"The St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs were delayed by fog at Wrigley Field for 15 minutes after the sixth inning Saturday night. The Cardinals led 2-0 when play was stopped. The crowd of 38,872 joined in singing John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads” as the delay began.
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