MLB: Braves-Phillies ppd., split doubleheader on tap for Thursday

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Wednesday’s game between the Atlanta Braves and host Philadelphia Phillies has been postponed due to inclement weather.

The game has been rescheduled to open a split doubleheader on Thursday at Citizens Bank Park.

The first game is slated for 1:05 p.m. ET, with the originally scheduled night game remaining at 6:45 p.m.

Starting pitchers have not been announced. The Phillies on Wednesday were scheduled to start right-hander Zack Wheeler (6-1, 2.42 ERA), who is sporting a streak of 22 2/3 consecutive scoreless innings.

The Braves were scheduled to start AJ Smith-Shawver (3-2, 3.67), who is looking to rebound from his worst start of 2025. The right-hander allowed seven runs in three innings against the Washington Nationals on May 22. Previously, he had given up just one earned run in 19 2/3 innings in his first three starts this month.

Thursday night’s scheduled matchup was set to feature left-handers is Chris Sale (2-3, 3.36) and Cristopher Sanchez (4-1, 3.17).

–Field Level Media

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