Tuesday Night's Game against Birmingham Suspended Due to Rain
July 31, 2018 - Southern League (SL1)
Mississippi Braves News Release
PEARL, MS - Tuesday night's game between the Mississippi Braves and the Birmingham Barons has been suspended due to rain. The M-Braves and the Barons will finish the five-game series in a doubleheader on Wednesday at Trustmark Park.
Tuesday night's game which was suspended in the bottom of the third inning, will resume at 4:30 p.m. (CST) on Wednesday, August 1st and will be played as a regulation nine inning contest. Game two of the doubleheader will start approximately 30 minutes after the conclusion of game one and will be played as a seven inning contest.
Fans with tickets to Tuesday's game will be allowed to exchange their tickets (for tickets of equal or lesser value) for any of the M-Braves remaining regular-season home games. Tickets must be exchanged in person at the Mississippi Braves Box Office. Tickets CANNOT be exchanged over the phone.
Tuesday's game was suspended with the M-Braves batting in the bottom of the third inning and the score knotted at 0-0. The Mississippi Braves captured the series victory over the Birmingham Barons with a 3-0 win on Monday night. The M-Braves currently lead the series 3-0.
For more information visit mississippibraves.com or call the M-Braves Front Office at 601.932.8788 or 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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