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M-Braves and Smokies Suspended in Second-Inning on Sunday

Published on August 4, 2019 under Southern League (SL1)
Mississippi Braves News Release


PEARL, MS - Sunday's game between the Mississippi Braves and Tennessee Smokies was suspended by rain with the M-Braves leading the Smokies 2-0 in the bottom of the second inning.

The game will resume on Monday at 4:05 pm and continue through nine innings with a seven-inning game to follow, 30 minutes after the conclusion of the suspended contest. Gates will open at 3:30 pm. Fans with tickets to Sunday's game may exchange them for any future 2019 regular-season home game at Trustmark Park. Monday is the final day of the homestand with both clubs traveling after the games.

The M-Braves struck for two runs in the bottom of the first inning against Tennessee starter Jake Stinnett. Ray-Patrick Didder led off with a single and Daniel Lockhart drew a walk to place two on base with nobody out. Trey Harris hit a single past the shift of the right side of the infield to bring home the first run. Two batters later, Greyson Jenista beat the shift on the opposite side to bring home Lockhart and lead 2-0.

Phil Pfeifer made his first M-Braves start after an impressive July for the Florida FireFrogs. The 27-year-old southpaw was dominant in retiring all six Smokies faced through 2.0 perfect innings, striking out four and usiting just 24 pitches.

Pfeifer sacrificed Alejandro Salazar to second base in the bottom of the second inning when the rain hit Trustmark Park at 5:35 pm on Sunday. After just over an hour the game was officially suspended.

The pitching matchups for Monday's games have not been announced. Resumption of the suspended game is set for 4:05 pm with coverage starting at 4:00 pm on 103.9 WYAB, TuneIn Radio, MiLB First Pitch app, and MiLB.tv (subscription required).

Monday's Promotions:

SportClips Military Monday - All members and veterans of all branches of the U.S. Military receive FREE Field Level or General Admission tickets when presenting a valid ID. One random fan, representing the military, will receive a SportClips Prize pack. All members and veterans of all branches of the U.S. Military receive $5 tickets to all other games with ID.

Mustard Monday - Free samples of mustards from around the world. Mustard games for kids!

The Mississippi Braves are the Double-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves. Since the inaugural 2005 season, 145 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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