By Demetrius Bell | April 11, 2025
Baseball fans at Truist Park and watching from home were in for a wet and wild ride tonight as the highly anticipated matchup between the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies hit a significant snag — a lengthy rain delay that turned the game into a late-night showdown.
🌧️ Weather Disrupts Momentum
Heading into the top of the 7th inning, with the game tied 1-1, the storm system hovering over the Atlanta metro area finally let loose, forcing officials to pause the game. The tarp was rolled out, and fans were urged to sit tight as updates slowly trickled in.
The Atlanta Braves’ official X (formerly Twitter) account was the first to confirm the delay:
“The tarp is going on the field and we are currently in a rain delay. We will provide updates as soon as they are available.”
— @Braves, 9:15 p.m. ET
🧠 Expert Commentary and Pitcher Status
During the delay, FanDuel Sports color commentator CJ Nitkowski gave fans insight into what might unfold once (or if) the game resumed. He noted that while both starting pitchers — Jesus Luzardo and Spencer Schwellenbach — were impressive, they likely wouldn’t return to the mound after the long pause.
“Still seeing random lightning and steady medium rain here, but I think we wait it out,” CJ tweeted at 9:40 p.m. ET.
“Luzardo was probably done at 98 pitches. Schwellenbach had about 20 pitches left (was at 81) but likely won't return as the delay gets longer.”
⏱️ Long Wait, But Not in Vain
By 10:00 p.m. ET, fans were growing restless, and the Braves’ social team assured everyone they were still monitoring the situation:
“We continue to monitor the weather and will provide updates as they become available.”
Finally, at 10:55 p.m. ET, hope returned. The Braves announced the game would resume at 11:30 p.m., sparking joy across Braves Country:
“Barring any further changes in the weather, tonight’s game is slated to resume at approximately 11:30pm ET.”
🎯 Game Back On!
True to their word, at 11:30 p.m. ET, Aaron Bummer stepped onto the mound to throw the first pitch of the top of the 7th inning, officially signaling the return of play after nearly a 2.5-hour delay.
🔍 Final Thoughts
Rain delays are never fun — for players, fans, or broadcasters — but Braves vs. Phillies delivered drama even during the downtime. With the game back on, all eyes are on who will capitalize in these late innings and emerge victorious.
Stay tuned for the final score and post-game highlights as the night unfolds!
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