The St. Louis Cardinals’ road matchup against the Chicago White Sox scheduled for Wednesday evening at Guaranteed Rate Field was officially postponed due to persistent rain in the Chicago area. The teams will make up the game as part of a traditional doubleheader on Thursday, June 20, beginning at 1:10 PM CT, with the second game set to start approximately 30 minutes after the first concludes.
The decision to postpone was announced by Major League Baseball officials after a lengthy weather delay, as radar projections showed no break in the rain pattern throughout the night. Both clubs agreed that rescheduling the contest as part of Thursday’s slate was the most viable solution to avoid further disruption.
Probable Pitching Matchups Set for Doubleheader As of the latest reports, the Cardinals will send Michael McGreevy, a promising rookie right-hander, to the mound in the opening game. This will mark McGreevy’s much-anticipated first major league start, offering fans a glimpse at one of the organization’s top young arms.
The second game will see veteran starter Sonny Gray take the hill as he looks to continue his solid 2025 campaign.
For the White Sox, Erick Fedde is slated to start Game 1, with Garrett Crochet expected to pitch the nightcap.
Cardinals Riding Momentum After Dominant Win
The postponement comes on the heels of the Cardinals’ 12–2 blowout victory on Tuesday night, where Ivan Herrera drove in four runs and Brendan Donovan posted a stellar 4-for-5 performance at the plate. St. Louis will look to carry that momentum into Thursday’s doubleheader as they continue their push to climb the National League Central standings.
Impact on Schedules and Fans
Fans holding tickets for Wednesday’s game may redeem them for entry to one or both games of Thursday’s doubleheader, depending on the White Sox’s ticketing policies. The White Sox front office has encouraged fans to check the team’s official website or contact customer service for updated guidelines regarding ticket exchanges and entry times.
Both games of the doubleheader will be available to watch regionally on Bally Sports Midwest and can be streamed via MLB.TV for out-of-market viewers.
Looking Ahead
With the MLB trade deadline approaching and the Cardinals evaluating their playoff hopes, these extra innings on Thursday could play a pivotal role in shaping the team’s short-term outlook. McGreevy’s performance, in particular, may influence the front office’s decisions regarding the pitching rotation for the remainder of the season.
