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Barons and M-Braves Postponed by Rain on Friday Night in Birmingham

Published on April 19, 2024 under Southern League (SL)
Mississippi Braves News Release


Birmingham, AL - Due to inclement weather, Friday's scheduled 7:00 pm game between the Mississippi Braves and Birmingham Barons at Regions Field has been postponed. The call to postpone was made two hours after the scheduled first pitch at 9:00 pm. The game will be made up as part of a Saturday, April 20 doubleheader, with the first pitch of game one at 4:30 pm.

Saturday's doubleheader will feature two seven-inning games. The second game will start approximately 30 minutes after the conclusion of the first contest.

The M-Braves will send out RHP Hurston Waldrep (0-2, 12.86) to start game one and RHP JJ Niekro (1-0, 1.69) in the nightcap. Coverage will begin at 4:15 pm on 102.1 The Box, MiLB.tv, and Bally Live.

The M-Braves are in the midst of a two-city, two-week road trip to Birmingham and Montgomery. The road trip will include 12 games: six against the Barons at Regions Field, April 16-21, and six against the Montgomery Biscuits, April 23-28. The M-Braves return to Trustmark Park to face the Pensacola Blue Wahoos from April 30 to May 5. For tickets and more information, visit mississippibraves.com.




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