SL1 Mississippi Braves

M-Braves and Lookouts Postponed on Friday Night

Published on August 17, 2018 under Southern League (SL1)
Mississippi Braves News Release


PEARL, MS - Friday night's game between the Mississippi Braves and Chattanooga Lookouts has been postponed due to rain. The game will be made up as part one of a Saturday doubleheader at Trustmark Park beginning at 4:00 pm. Gates will open at 3:30 pm.

Saturday's games will be seven innings in length with game two starting 30 minutes after the conclusion of game one. The Braves are 5-8 this season in seven-inning contests with Saturday's twin bill being the fourth this season at Trustmark Park, including three suspended games.

Fans with tickets to Friday's game will be allowed to exchange their tickets for any of the M-Braves remaining regular-season home games at the Trustmark Park box office.

Saturday is another Trustmark Super Sensational Saturday at Trustmark Park, featuring Post-Game Fireworks and $10,000 Dash For Cash! Also, be sure to dress up like your favorite Princess for Princess Night! There we be a pregame Princess parade on the field!

The pitching matchups for Saturday's doubleheader have yet to be determined. The M-Braves are currently in third place, 4.5 games back, in the Southern League South Division standings with 18 games remaining in the regular season. After Saturday's doubleheader, Mississippi will travel to Mobile for a five-game set against the BayBears at Hank Aaron Stadium.

For more information, call the M-Braves Front Office at 601.932.8788 or 888-BRAVES4, or visit www.mississippibraves.com. Individual tickets start at just $6!

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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