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by Tony Crumpton |
Here is what is on the Cubs video board currently:
"GAME UPDATE -- Due to the forecast of inclement weather, the start of today's game has been delayed. More information will be provided when available.
MLB officials will meet at 4:30 p.m. CT and have another update about the rain delay after that meeting.
4:14 p.m. CT Update: Grounds crew is starting to cover home plate and mound.
4:17 p.m. CT Update: Grounds crew rolling out the tarp.
4:38 p.m. CT Update: MLB officials will have an update on the game at 5 p.m. CT.
5:10 p.m. CT Update: The rain has begun to fall at Wrigley Field.
Cubs manager Joe Maddon said during his pregame interview that he will stick with starter Jake Arrieta for Game 4 regardless if the game is rained out and moved to Wednesday.
In contrast, Dusty Baker said that he was unsure whether Tanner Roark or Stephen Strasburg would start if Game 4 is moved to Wednesday.
If necessary, Kyle Hendricks will start for the Cubs in game five against the Nationals.
Tony Crumpton can be reached at tony@cubshq.com