Starting time for Pirates-Cubs game changed to 8:05 p.m. because of weather forecast

Kevin Gorman | Friday, April 22, 2022 12:00 p.m.

A view of Wrigley Field for the Chicago Cubs home-opener baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Thursday, April 7, 2022, in Chicago.

The Chicago Cubs have changed the start time for Friday’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, moving it back to 8:05 p.m. (EST) because of a forecast of inclement weather throughout the morning and afternoon.

The game, the second in a four-game series between the NL Central foes, was originally scheduled to start at 2:20 p.m. at Wrigley Park.

The Pirates beat the Cubs, 4-3, on Thursday night in the first game of the series. The teams are scheduled to play at 2:20 p.m. again on Saturday and Sunday.