Are we going to get today's game in? - Yes!

[gf2020]

It's on FOX after all. It's pouring where I live. What's it like closer to the cell? Any hope?

[aniceItch]

Im guessing no. I dont think its supposed to stop raining for a while.

[Chicago83]

I'm no weather expert, but if you look on an animated dopplar it looks like the rain may pass within the hour and that there is none behind it.

[cbrownson13]

It already stopped raining in Joliet.

[elrod]

In Evanston the clouds are very...ominous. Very windy. Since it hasn't started raining here yet - and we are due North of the Cell - the rain will probably hit in about half an hour or 45 minutes. Just in time for the first pitch.

[robertks61]

It already stopped raining in Joliet.

The sun just re-appeared in Shorewood.

[DaveIsHere]

It may be delayed. It poured here in Romeoville a bit ago, but has stopped and the sun is coming out. Raon only lasted about 20 minutes.


We will get it in:D:

[robiwho]

I'm due east of The Cell in Riverside at 33rd St. It's pouring like crazy right now, so it will probably hit the park soon.

[nedlug]

The weather.com doppler showed only a small bit of rain, and a 30-40% chance of rain the rest of the night.

[BeviBall!]

The radar is all red and darker red. Get to the cellar and don't forget the transistor!

[BeviBall!]

OK... it's just plain scary out.

[mccombe_35]

I'm about 25 miles north of the Cell. Storm has passed & blue sky appears to the south!:D:

[elrod]

Pouring in Evanston right now, but it's starting to taper off a bit. It really only rained hard for about 5 minutes. Strange. I bet it's clear in about 10 more minutes. Might not even be a delay.

[downstairs]

I'm 40 miles west. It rained heavily for all of 10-20 minutes, then died. All is good now.


I am sure the same storm will pass through Chicago soon, be done in a little bit, and then the game will be on.

I predict a 10-20 minutes delay, if that....

[peeonwrigley]

I'm in Lincoln Park... about 5 or 6 miles straight north of the Cell. We had a nasty 15 minute storm that dumped a ton of rain. If anything the game will be delayed a half hour or so, but i'm sure the tarp was out and we always hear about the drainage system so I would guess they'll get it going.

[samram]

I'm 40 miles west. It rained heavily for all of 10-20 minutes, then died. All is good now.


I am sure the same storm will pass through Chicago soon, be done in a little bit, and then the game will be on.

I predict a 10-20 minutes delay, if that....

And remember that the Cell actually has a modern drainage system that can handle large amounts of rain, unlike a certain other ballpark, which has a drainage system consisting of a guy standing under the field trying to suck the water out with a straw.

[Mr. White Sox]

Don't hate on my job until you've done it yourself.

[Shorty1983]

And remember that the Cell actually has a modern drainage system that can handle large amounts of rain, unlike a certain other ballpark, which has a drainage system consisting of a guy standing under the field trying to suck the water out with a straw.

:rolling:

[boiler up]

hey what channel is the game on, fox?

i'm here in indiana and it says something else is on at 3.

is it national?

[havelj]

And remember that the Cell actually has a modern drainage system that can handle large amounts of rain, unlike a certain other ballpark, which has a drainage system consisting of a guy standing under the field trying to suck the water out with a straw.

...and when it isn't raining, he uses the straw for the urine cleanup all over the ballpark.

[Palehose13]

So....since I am not getting the FOX feed, have they started the game or is it delayed?

[The Racehorse]

The official site has rain delay.

[Palehose13]

The official site has rain delay.

Thanks

[ChiSoxRowand]

They are showing Cards-Astros on Fox right now.

[Joosh]

They are now warming up per Whitesox.com

The delay is over.

[Nard]

Oh Mark, please don't go hurt yourself on the rain tarp slip 'n' slide.

[Joosh]

That had me laughing out loud. That was hilarious, although I think we should scold Man Soo Lee for jumping on our staff's ace.

[downstairs]

On now, folks....

[downstairs]

Oh boy.... WE CAN'T GET AWAY FROM FRIGGIN DJ!


Uhhhhhhh-Ohhhh!

[Joosh]

Why is Darrin doing commentary on FOX?

[mccombe_35]

GAME ON!:D: :D: :D:


Come on Hurt!

[Joosh]

And I was upset I would have to listen to Steve Lyons during the rain delay!

[nedlug]

FOX here showed a snippet of Buehrle sliding on the wet tarp, but I get to watch Angels/Red Cubs - a perfect regional game for Minnesota, right?

[downstairs]

Can we get a GameThread going??

[voodoochile]

Can we get a GameThread going??

Okay, started and I am now closing this one...