Rain Delays Multiple MLB Games in Chicago, Detroit

A rain delay disrupted the Detroit Tigers' game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field as the Tigers led 2-1 in the top of the ninth inning. Spencer Torkelson's solo home run had just given Detroit a lead when heavy rain caused play to be halted, with forecasts predicting thunderstorms to continue into the night. Fans quickly evacuated the stands, prompting announcers to describe the weather event as unprecedented in their experience at the venue. The delay left the game's resumption time uncertain, with the Tigers three outs away from a potential series-opening road win. Similarly, a rain delay affected the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals game at Busch Stadium, pushing back the start time and creating uncertainty about when play would resume. Both teams in the Cubs-Cardinals series are awaiting clearer weather to continue their matchup.