CHICAGO -- The start of Game 4 of the National League Division Series between the Chicago Cubs and Washington Nationals has been delayed due to the threat of inclement weather.
The announcement was made a few minutes before 5 p.m. ET, and about 40 minutes before the scheduled first pitch.
Fifteen minutes after the announcement, the grounds crew at Wrigley Field rolled the tarp onto the diamond.
Another update on the status of the game is expected to come at 6 p.m. ET.
According to Accuweather, there is a 50 to 70 percent chance of rain throughout Tuesday afternoon and evening in Chicago.