Rain delay of ~90 min preceded Cubs walk-off win over White Sox
A lengthy weather delay at Wrigley Field disrupted the Cubs-White Sox crosstown matchup before Chicago's North Siders prevailed 4-3.
The Cubs and White Sox played through a rain delay of nearly an hour and a half at Wrigley Field. Despite the interruption, the game resumed and the Cubs walked off the White Sox for the second consecutive night, winning 4-3. The delay is a confirmed game-level weather event that could affect pitcher performance and bullpen usage.
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