Good morning, Chicago.

Growing up in Arizona exposed Cubs infielder Scott Kingery to plenty of hot days on the diamond.

As a Phoenix native who later played college baseball at the University of Arizona in Tucson, Kingery got used to the blazing dry heat every summer. But those past experiences don't lessen how challenging it is to play in triple-digit temperatures.

By 3 p.m. on Wednesday, it hit 101 degrees during the Cubs game against the Diamondbacks. Most players wore long sleeves for added protection from the sun. Wednesday's game between the Giants and Dodgers at Camelback Ranch was called after eight innings due to the heat.

Between Thursday and Saturday, temperatures in the region are expected to reach at least 104 degrees, with a high of 106 degrees on Friday.

This marks the earliest day of the year that 100-degree temperatures have been recorded in the Phoenix area.

"You've got to hydrate and find shade as much as you can, " Kingery told the Tribune. "But I think it's good they moved to night games because it does feel like your skin's burning when you're out there. This one just feels like you're on fire."

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