Wrigley Fog Delays Cubs Game on Fourth of July

On the Fourth of July, a nationally televised baseball game between the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field was significantly disrupted by a rare fog delay. The game, which had already been delayed by 59 minutes due to lightning and heavy rain, was paused again at 10:03 p.m. CT due to thick fog.

Visibility decreased to the point where the iconic center-field scoreboard was unseeable from the press box. This unusual condition, characteristic of Wrigley Field's unpredictable environment near Lake Michigan, led to a 15-minute delay after six innings. Cubs manager Craig Counsell noted the fog obscured large parts of the ballpark.

The fog delay was the most memorable aspect for the Cubs in a game that saw their offense shut out by the Cardinals. The delay added to the eventful evening, which also featured distant fireworks as play resumed. Left fielder Ian Happ commented on the fog's unprecedented thickness, stating it made the field unplayable.

A notable play before the delay was a difficult sliding catch by center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong. The unusual circumstances prompted humorous comparisons to childhood games among players. The incident highlighted Wrigley Field's unique and often unpredictable playing conditions.