Eskimos, Alouettes game delayed by lightning in Montreal

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The Alouettes were leading the Eskimos 17-9 at Percival Molson Stadium when lightning struck in the area and caused a weather delay.

It’s the second such instance in the CFL this season. On Canada Day the Argos, Riders game was delayed due to strikes of lightning around Mosaic Stadium.

Als quarterback Vernon Adams has two total touchdowns, including his first career reception for a major.

TRICKERY FROM THE ALS!

Montreal pulls off their own version of the "Philly Special" and Vernon Adams Jr. gets the receiving TD!@MTLAlouettes @CFL pic.twitter.com/mgoIso9Dtl

— TSN (@TSN_Sports) July 20, 2019

Adams has been efficient completing 13-of-19 passes for 170 yards and one touchdown through the air along with 36 rushing yards on nine carries.

Jake Wieneke takes in a five-yard pass from Vernon Adams Jr. @SpecialOCanada Olympian Hamel-Bourdeau calls @MTLAlouettes' touchdown to perfection! #CFLGameDay

FULL CLIP: https://t.co/luRSBbzfUQ pic.twitter.com/zLBl3KoXja

— TSN (@TSN_Sports) July 20, 2019

Montreal is making a bid to win their third straight game. During the streak Adams is mistake-free.

The boys were too lit, they brought the lightning ⚡️

Game interrupted. We’ll let you know as soon as we’re back on 👋#ToujoursGame #Montréals

Les gars étaient tellement en feu qu’ils ont fait des éclairs ⚡️

Match interrompu. On vous fait signe dès qu’on reprend 👋 pic.twitter.com/LiavycRM1E

— Alouettes de Montréal (@MTLAlouettes) July 20, 2019

After a short delay, the game resumed.

Teams are on the field. Following a quick warm up we will get back into game action with #MontreALS up on the #Esks 17-9 with 14 minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. We will only break at the 3-minute warning for the remainder of the game. #CFL #CFLGameday

— CFL Stats (@CFLStats) July 20, 2019