
M-Braves and Blue Wahoos Postponed by Rain on Sunday
July 1, 2018 - Southern League (SL1)
Mississippi Braves News Release
PENSACOLA, FL -- Sunday night's scheduled game between the Mississippi Braves and Pensacola Blue Wahoos has been postponed by rain. Sunday's contest will be made up as part of a Monday doubleheader at Blue Wahoos Stadium beginning at 5:00 pm.
Monday's games will be seven innings in length with game two starting 30 minutes after the conclusion of game one.
The M-Braves are 4-6 in shortened seven-inning games this season and 71-73 all-time in seven-inning contests. Monday's twin bill will be Mississippi's sixth this season and second against the Blue Wahoos.
RHP Enderson Franco (2-5, 3.68) is scheduled to start game one for the M-Braves with RHP Kyle Wright (4-7, 4.15) going in the nightcap. Pensacola will send out RHP Vladimir Gutierrez (4-8, 5.33) in game one and RHP Keury Mella (7-3, 3.20) in game two. First pitch is set for 5:05 pm with coverage beginning at 5:00 pm on 103.9 WYAB. Fans can also listen for free on the TuneIn Radio App.
The M-Braves return to Trustmark Park on Wednesday, July 4 for a Supersized Independence Day Fireworks Show! For tickets or more information fans can visit mississippibraves.com or call 888-BRAVES4.
The Mississippi Braves are the Double-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves. Since the inaugural 2005 season, over 125 M-Braves have gone on to Major League Baseball. The M-Braves have made postseason play four times and went on to win the Southern League Championship in 2008. Stop by Trustmark Park or call 888-BRAVES4 Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. For the latest news and updates, visit mississippibraves.com or connect with @mbraves on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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