On Wednesday, June 4, 2025, the Atlanta Braves were scheduled to face the Arizona Diamondbacks at Truist Park in Atlanta. However, approximately 20 minutes before the first pitch, the game was delayed due to rain. The Braves announced the delay via their social media channels shortly thereafter. The matchup was expected to commence at 8:20 PM ET, pending any changes in the weather conditions. Left-handed pitcher Chris Sale was slated to start for the Braves, while right-hander Merrill Kelly was set to take the mound for the Diamondbacks. This game marked the second in a three-game series between the two teams.
The weather forecast indicated that the rain was expected to clear the area around 9:00 PM ET, suggesting that the game could proceed later in the evening. Both teams were eager to avoid a doubleheader on Thursday, as the Braves were scheduled to fly to San Francisco to face the Giants after Thursday’s game, while the Diamondbacks were set to travel north to visit the Cincinnati Reds.
Entering the game, the Braves had lost nine of their last 12 contests, including an 8-3 defeat to the Diamondbacks on Tuesday. Chris Sale, the 2024 National League Cy Young Award winner, was expected to provide a boost to the Braves’ pitching staff. In his previous start on May 29, Sale delivered six shutout innings against the Philadelphia Phillies.
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