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Braves–Giants Game Suspended After Rain-Soaked Delay

The suspension creates a Wednesday day-night doubleheader, allowing a 27th player for each team while forcing new pitching plans and medical checks.

Overview

  • Play began on time in steady rain but was stopped after the top of the second inning when conditions worsened, with the San Francisco Giants leading 3-2.
  • Grounds crew members worked for roughly 90 to 110 minutes trying to dry the infield, the tarp was deployed late, and the clubs ultimately announced the game was suspended.
  • The Braves confirmed the contest will resume Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. ET with Atlanta due to bat in the bottom of the second and the regularly scheduled evening game to follow as a day-night doubleheader.
  • Braves center fielder Michael Harris II left with lower-back tightness and will be evaluated, and both teams effectively lost short outings from their starters because of the early stoppage.
  • MLB rules grant a 27th man for doubleheaders, a change that will affect short-term roster moves and bullpen and rotation decisions and could complicate travel and future scheduling if more makeups are needed.