CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs’ home opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates has been postponed because of snow.
The Cubs tried pushing back Monday’s scheduled start time by an hour, but snow fell steadily for most of the morning. It covered the seats on the lower level and the playing surface at Wrigley Field in a scene more reminiscent of December than April.
The game was rescheduled for Tuesday afternoon, which was previously an off day for the first series between the NL Central rivals.
Today’s #Cubs home opener at #WrigleyField has been postponed due to ongoing inclement weather.
The game will be made up at 1:20 p.m. CDT tomorrow. Gates will open at approximately 11:20 a.m. CDT, and the opening ceremony is scheduled to begin at approximately 12:45 p.m. CDT. pic.twitter.com/ijizgLY2ul
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) April 9, 2018
Snow much fun. ❄️⚾️#OpeningDay #EverybodyIn pic.twitter.com/lotqsTATlX
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) April 9, 2018
Somebody running the scoreboard has a sense of humor. #WhiteSox pic.twitter.com/fKll1CPDQU
— Brian Sandalow (@BrianSandalow) April 9, 2018
The Chicago White Sox also decided to poke fun at the wintry weather.
Do Yoán to build a snowman? pic.twitter.com/duXVegFo3Q
— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) April 9, 2018
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