Mother Nature is calling an audible at Wrigley Field tonight, as the Chicago Cubs' series opener against the Cincinnati Reds has been delayed due to thunderstorms rolling through the area. Fans hoping for a 6:10 p.m. first pitch—already moved up from the original 6:40 start time in anticipation of the weather—will now have to wait out the storm before the action can begin.

When play does get underway, all eyes will be on the mound, where right-hander Edward Cabrera is set to take the ball for the Cubs, facing off against Reds righty Chase Petty. It's a matchup that pits two young arms looking to make their mark in a tight divisional race.

Speaking of the race, the Cubs (22-12) currently hold a two-game lead over both the Reds and the St. Louis Cardinals (both 20-14) in the National League Central. Every game in this four-game set carries extra weight as Chicago looks to pad its lead and Cincinnati aims to close the gap. Whether the delay cools off the bats or adds some extra tension remains to be seen, but one thing's for sure: when the tarp comes off, Wrigley will be ready for a battle under the lights.