ST. LOUIS — A downpour fell on Busch stadium Saturday afternoon, about two hours before the scheduled game time for the third game of a four-game series between the Cubs and Cardinals.

As the rain persisted and the radar showed continuing thunderstorms in the area, the teams announced a delay. They did not immediately set a new start time.

Entering the day, the Cubs led the series 2-2. The Cubs’ Jameson Taillon and Cardinals’ Adam Wainwright were scheduled to start.