Austin MLB presents Astros at Cubs

# Austin MLB Watch Event: Astros at Cubs — Saturday, May 23, 2026

Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026 First Pitch: 1:20 PM CDT Game Location: Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL (open‑air ballpark) TV Feed: Space City Home Network (Astros)
Austin MLB meets for a clean Saturday afternoon matchup as the Houston Astros visit the Chicago Cubs at historic Wrigley Field. This is a daytime, open‑air game shaped by sunlight, wind patterns, and the century‑old neighborhood geometry that defines Wrigley’s outfield.

## Probable Starting Pitchers

(Confirmed via MLB Gameday)

• Astros: Teng, RHP, 2–3, 2.61 ERA, 30 K
• Cubs: Rea, RHP, 4–2, 4.98 ERA, 40 K

## Weather Forecast for Wrigley Field (Chicago, IL)

Based on the National Weather Service point forecast for 41.97°N, 87.67°W:

• Saturday: Mostly cloudy, high near 61°F, with north‑northeast wind around 10 mph
• Saturday Night: 30% chance of showers after 1am, mostly cloudy, low around 54°F, with northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight; gusts up to 10 mph possible

The overnight rain chance does not affect the game window.

## TV Availability in Austin

Space City Home Network is confirmed available at Mister Tramps. This game does not require MLB Extra Innings.

## Ballpark context

Wrigley Field is an open‑air park built into the Chicago street grid, with outfield dimensions shaped by the surrounding neighborhood rather than modern templates. Afternoon games here often feature shifting fly‑ball carry as wind direction changes inning to inning. Sun angle, shadows, and outfield visibility can meaningfully influence both offense and defense.
This is a straightforward afternoon watch. We stay through the final out.

## Venue

Mister Tramps Sports Pub 8565 Research Blvd, Austin, TX 78758 (Confirmed to carry Space City Home Network)

## Who’s welcome

Any baseball fan.