Nationals Vs. Cubs: Game 4 Of NLDS Delayed For Rain

CHICAGO, IL — The threat of bad weather already had Major League Baseball move up Tuesday's start time of Game 4 of the National League Division Series between the Chicago Cubs and Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field. Now officials have delayed the first pitch because of rain.

The Cubs lead the best-of-five series, 2-1, and Chicago would advance to the NL Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers with a win Tuesday. Jake Arietta is the scheduled starter for the Cubs, and Tanner Roark, a native of Wilmington, Illinois, will take the mound for the Nationals.

Wrigley's grounds crew pulled the tarps onto different parts of the field at around 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10. Officials are unsure how long the delay will last.

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The National Weather Service issued the following forecast just before 4 p.m. Tuesday: "Scattered showers are currently developing across the area this afternoon. Expect more steady rainfall to shift northeastward over much of the area by early evening. Thereafter, expect periods of rain to continue for much of the night across northern Illinois. A few thunderstorms will also be possible this evening."

Article by Patch editor Joe Vince

Wrigley Field's groundkeepers work on the field after the start of Game 4 of the National League Division Series between the Chicago Cubs and the Washington Nationals was delayed Tuesday, Oct. 10. (Photo by Nam Y. Huh | Associated Press)