Fog disrupts Cubs-Cardinals game during Fourth of July festivities
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 4:07 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
The Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals faced unusual delays during their game at Wrigley Field on July 4. A 59-minute rain delay preceded the match, and a thick fog halted play for 15 minutes after the sixth inning due to visibility issues. Despite the challenges, the sellout crowd of 38,872 turned the interruption into a festive atmosphere with singing and dancing. After the fog lifted, the Cardinals led 3-0 and continued the game, ultimately achieving a victory. The weather-induced scene highlighted Wrigley Field's unique character as a baseball venue.
- •A rain delay lasted 59 minutes before the game started.
- •Fog caused a 15-minute stoppage due to poor visibility.
- •Fans created a festive atmosphere during the delays.
- •The Cardinals led 3-0 when the game resumed.
- •Ian Happ and Pete Crow-Armstrong commented on the unusual conditions.
- 4:07 PMYahoo Sports — Only at Wrigley: Fog delay sparks unforgettable Fourth of July celebration
"The delay turned to a party, but the Cardinals ruined that party.
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