Cubs Brewers nightcap postponed

The second game of Monday's split doubleheader at Wrigley Field was postponed because of storm threats and rescheduled for Tuesday.

Cubs Brewers nightcap postponed due to storms

The second game of Monday's split doubleheader between the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field was postponed because of the threat of storms. The makeup date is Tuesday, with the first game at 1:20 p.m. and the nightcap at 7:05 p.m. Matthew Boyd remains the first-game starter, while Jameson Taillon will start the nightcap after returning from a right calf sprain that had him on the injured list since July 1. The Cubs lost the opener 7-0, leaving them nine games behind Milwaukee in the NL Central.

Brewers manager Craig Counsell used four relievers after Cade Horton left early with a blister, and the Cubs finished with only two hits in Game 1. Game 1 was rescheduled from a June 18 rainout at Wrigley Field. The Brewers lead the season series 5-4 and have won 15 of their last 16 games. Colin Rea is set to start Wednesday and Shota Imanaga Thursday as the series continues.

Weather disruptions test any baseball schedule, but they also test a team's depth and patience. The Cubs will have to navigate a tight pitching plan with Taillon returning and Boyd shifting to the first game, while Milwaukee's rotation sticks to its recent form. The postponement could affect both clubs’ momentum as they chase a division where every win matters. This week’s weather pattern underscores how much the sport relies on calendars, not just lineups.

Beyond the box score, the shuffling of starts and the makeup date can influence bullpen usage, player workload, and travel fatigue. Fans will watch whether the delay slows a brewing Brewers surge or gives the Cubs a chance to reset and reset their approach against a rolling opponent.

Highlights

The weather keeps writing the calendar even when the scoreboard stays stubbornly the same.