Cincinnati Reds-Chicago Cubs start delayed by rain in Chicago Saturday night

The game was scheduled to start at 7:15 p.m., EDT, to be broadcast on Fox TV.

A steady rain still fell over the area at scheduled game time with no immediate indication or estimate from the Cubs when the game might start.

The local forecast suggested the system might clear the area by around 9 p.m.

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The Reds (25-32) beat the Cubs (28-30) in Friday’s series opener 5-4. It was the Reds’ fifth win in seven games.

Hunter Greene, who is 3-2 with a 3.06 ERA, was to face Cubs left-hander Justin Steele, who is 0-2 with a 4.45 ERA.