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Cardinals-Cubs game delayed by thunderstorm at Wrigley Field

The start of the baseball game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field was delayed due to a thunderstorm. The game was scheduled to take place on Friday afternoon. Information regarding the specific time of the delay or any subsequent schedule changes was not provided.

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Cardinals-Cubs game delayed by thunderstorm at Wrigley Field

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What Happened

The scheduled Friday afternoon baseball game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field experienced a delay in its start time due to a thunderstorm. The game was set to commence on Friday, with the specific time of the initial delay not detailed in the provided reports.

One report mentioned that the Chicago Cubs had recalled left-handed pitcher Drew Pomeranz from Triple-A for his second stint with the team, while optioning left-handed pitcher Jordan Wicks. Another article focused on a game discussion for the St. Louis Cardinals at Chicago Cubs matchup on Friday afternoon.

Additional coverage included a prediction for the Cardinals vs. Cubs game, detailing MLB odds and best bets for Friday. A separate piece highlighted that the Chicago Cubs were on an upswing as the Cardinals visited, referring to the team's recent performance as "hot-and-cold."

Key Facts

  1. 1

    A baseball game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs was scheduled for Friday afternoon.

  2. 2

    The game was to be played at Wrigley Field.

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    The start of the game was delayed due to a thunderstorm.

  4. 4

    The Chicago Cubs recalled pitcher Drew Pomeranz from Triple-A.

  5. 5

    The Chicago Cubs optioned pitcher Jordan Wicks to Triple-A.

How outlets are framing this

The same facts, told 4 ways. Read them side by side and draw your own conclusions.

nypostNew York Post
Provides a prediction for the Cardinals vs. Cubs game, including MLB odds and best bets.
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st-louis-post-dispatchSt. Louis Post-Dispatch
Highlights the Chicago Cubs' recent performance and their upcoming series against the Cardinals.
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chicago-sun-timesChicago Sun-Times
Focuses on the delay of the Cardinals-Cubs game at Wrigley Field due to a thunderstorm.
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yahoo-sportsYahoo Sports
Reports on the Cubs recalling pitcher Drew Pomeranz and optioning Jordan Wicks, as well as a general game discussion for the Cardinals-Cubs matchup.
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Full Coverage

5 articles · chronological
New York PostNew York Post
Cardinals vs. Cubs prediction: MLB odds, picks, best bets for Friday
St. Louis Post-DispatchSt. Louis Post-Dispatch
Hot-and-cold Cubs on the upswing as Cardinals visit: First Pitch
Chicago Sun-TimesChicago Sun-Times
Start of Cardinals-Cubs game at Wrigley Field delayed by thunderstorm
Yahoo SportsYahoo Sports
Cubs recall LHP Drew Pomeranz from Triple-A for 2nd stint, option lefty Jordan Wicks
Yahoo SportsYahoo Sports
Game Discussion for St. Louis Cardinals at Chicago Cubs Friday Afternoon

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Full Coverage

5 articles · chronological

New York PostNew York Post
Cardinals vs. Cubs prediction: MLB odds, picks, best bets for Friday
St. Louis Post-DispatchSt. Louis Post-Dispatch
Hot-and-cold Cubs on the upswing as Cardinals visit: First Pitch
Chicago Sun-TimesChicago Sun-Times
Start of Cardinals-Cubs game at Wrigley Field delayed by thunderstorm
Yahoo SportsYahoo Sports
Cubs recall LHP Drew Pomeranz from Triple-A for 2nd stint, option lefty Jordan Wicks
Yahoo SportsYahoo Sports
Game Discussion for St. Louis Cardinals at Chicago Cubs Friday Afternoon

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