Rain delay postpones Blue Jays game against Cubs

Saturday afternoon’s game between the Toronto Blue Jays and Chicago Cubs has been delayed due to rain.

According to the Cubs, the time for the game’s restart has not been determined. The game was in the top half of the second inning, Davis Schneider was up at the plate with one out.

You can watch the action when it resumes on Sportsnet or Sportsnet+.

Chris Bassitt allowed a home run to Ian Happ on the first pitch of the game along with a pair of walks.

Justin Steele registered a pair of strikeouts and a walk in the first inning for Chicago.

The Toronto Blue Jays were set to face off against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Tuesday night, but Mother Nature had other plans. A rain delay ultimately postponed the game, leaving fans disappointed and players eager to get back on the field.

Rain delays are a common occurrence in baseball, especially during the spring and summer months when storms can pop up unexpectedly. While they can be frustrating for fans who have been looking forward to the game, they are a necessary part of the sport to ensure the safety of the players and spectators.

In this case, the decision to postpone the game was made by the umpires and team officials after it became clear that the weather conditions were not going to improve in time for the game to be played. The field was deemed too wet and slippery for the players to safely compete, leading to the postponement.

For the Blue Jays, this delay means a change in their schedule and potentially a disruption in their momentum. Rain delays can throw off a team’s rhythm and force them to adjust their pitching rotation, which can have a ripple effect on future games.

However, players are used to dealing with these kinds of setbacks and will use the extra time to rest, regroup, and prepare for when the game is rescheduled. The Blue Jays will have to stay focused and ready to hit the ground running once they finally take the field against the Cubs.

While rain delays can be frustrating for fans and players alike, they are just a part of the game. Baseball is an outdoor sport that is at the mercy of the weather, and sometimes Mother Nature doesn’t cooperate. But in the end, safety always comes first, and it’s better to postpone a game than risk injury to the players.

So for now, Blue Jays fans will have to wait a little longer to see their team in action against the Cubs. But rest assured, once the rain clears and the field is dry, they’ll be back on the field giving it their all and hoping for a win.