If you were hoping to see a Cubs game tonight… you won’t:
This is the same storm front that stopped the Cardinals/Tigers game in Detroit this afternoon after eight innings.
As of the time of this post, neither team had officially announced any starters for either game, though I would assume Shōta Imanaga and Edward Cabrera will both go Sunday, in what order is uncertain. That’s because the Cubs have an off day Thursday, and Imanaga could
start tomorrow and then still go on regular rest Friday against the Pirates at Wrigley Field.
I have not exhaustively checked this, but the last “traditional” doubleheader (in other words, two games, single admission, with about 45 minutes in between) that the Cubs played in at Wrigley Field was Aug. 3, 2006 against the Diamondbacks. Except for the 2020 season, I do not think they’ve played in such a doubleheader on the road since then, either. (Feel free to correct me if you find evidence to the contrary.)
With the first game Sunday at 1:10 Eastern time (12:10 CT), I will post a preview for both games of the doubleheader at 10 a.m. CT.
Until then, enjoy your evening!
