JJ Wetherholt describes fear of playing through dense fog

Fog tested Wetherholt amid a playoff chase.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 51 min read

“At first it was kinda cool, and then I was like bro, I’m kinda scared ‘cause you really could not see the ball” JJ Wet Via @MLBONFOX on X

What happened: JJ Wetherholt said playing in dense fog initially felt exciting before poor visibility became frightening. He also discussed the Cardinals’ clubhouse as the club remains in the NL playoff race.

Why it matters: The conditions created an unusual visibility challenge during a pivotal stretch of the season. The Cardinals lead the series 2-0 entering the scheduled game.

By the numbers: The Cardinals are 46-39 and have scored 4.7 runs per game while allowing 4.5. Their opponent is 49-39, with the Cardinals leading the series 2-0.

What to watch: Attention turns to the scheduled game and whether visibility remains a factor.

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@MLBONFOX 2026-07-05T05:27:14.992158+00:00

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