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Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals preview, Saturday 7/4, 7:08 CT

A dense fog at Wrigley Field interrupted play during the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals series, impacting game visibility and technology.

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The brief

Thick fog descended upon Wrigley Field during the series between the Chicago Cubs and the St. The weather conditions forced a delay and disrupted the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) challenge system, with reports stating that visibility of the ball was obscured.

Coverage from AP News, the Chicago Sun-Times, and Yahoo Sports highlights the environmental challenges faced by players and officials. Fans in attendance occupied the delay by singing "Take Me Home, Country Roads." Future developments depend on the resumption of play as scheduled for July 5 at 1:30 CT.

Coverage does not yet specify the long-term impact of the fog on the series schedule or the status of the ABS system for subsequent games.

Synthesized by PULSE from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 43d ago.

Quick answers

What caused the delay in the Cardinals-Cubs game?

Thick fog at Wrigley Field forced a delay and impacted the game's challenge system.

How did the weather affect game technology?

According to Yahoo Sports, the fog shut down the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) challenge system.

When is the next game scheduled?

Coverage from USA Today and others lists the next scheduled game for Sunday, July 5, at 1:30 CT.

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Chicago Cubs St. Louis Cardinals Wrigley Field MLB weather

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