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  "path": "/sports/2026/07/03/start-of-cardinals-cubs-game-at-wrigley-field-delayed-by-thunderstorm-chicago",
  "publishedAt": "2026-07-03T19:06:18.023Z",
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  "textContent": "<p>Wrigley Field opened its gates Friday 90 minutes before first pitch of a showdown series between the Cardinals and, as is customary, but with multiple lightning strikes visible in the area, the ballpark’s video board carried an admonition to clear the seating bowl.<br>Moments later, a second thunderstorm swept through the premises, dumping blinding rain on the premises, causing Cardinals pitchers who were warming up in the outfield to seek shelter.<br>But with conditions calming, the club announced at 2:10 p.m. that the start of Friday’s game has been pushed back just 10 minutes, to 3:15 from its original 3:05 start.</p><p>The Wrigley Field grounds crew began removing the tarp covering the infield at 2:15., and fans were advised by the video boards that they could return safely to their seats.<br></p>",
  "title": "Start of Cardinals-Cubs game at Wrigley Field delayed by thunderstorm",
  "updatedAt": "2026-07-03T19:44:12.841Z"
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