Cubs game postponed

By The Associated Press

Last updated on May 12, 2016 at 09:44 a.m.

CHICAGO – The Houston Astros-Chicago Cubs game scheduled for Wednesday afternoon was postponed because of rain and snow and is expected to be made up on July 12.

Both teams juggled their starting rotation.

The Cubs moved Rich Hill’s start to Saturday against Cincinnati, with Carlos Zambrano pitching Friday and Ted Lilly going Sunday. Jason Marquis will start Monday against San Diego and Wade Miller on Tuesday.

The Astros will skip Wandy Rodriguez’s turn and go with Roy Oswalt Friday at Philadelphia, with Jason Jennings and Woody Williams pitching Saturday and Sunday. Rodriguez is scheduled to pitch Monday against Florida.

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