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Second game of scheduled doubleheader between Brewers and Cubs postponed by inclement weather

Second game of scheduled doubleheader between Brewers and Cubs postponed by inclement weather

CHICAGO — The second game of a scheduled doubleheader between the Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs was postponed Monday night due to thunderstorms in the area.
It will be made up Tuesday afternoon as part of a day-night twinbill at Wrigley Field.
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