Series opener between Cubs and Cardinals postponed due to inclement weather

ST. LOUIS — The sky darkened, and the grounds crew at Busch Stadium pulled the tarp over the infield as game time approached Friday.

The series opener between Cubs and Cardinals was set to begin in a delay due to inclement weather. The National Weather Service put out a severe thunderstorm watch for St. Louis.

About an hour and a half after the scheduled start time, the Cardinals announced that the game was postponed. It will be made up as part of a split doubleheader on July 13, when the Cubs return to St. Louis for another weekend series. The postponed game will be the evening game that day, scheduled for 7:15 p.m.