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Rainout pushes Phillies-Braves series into Thursday doubleheader

Riding a 10-of-11 win streak, sitting atop the NL East at 35-19, Philadelphia will start Cristopher Sánchez in the opener followed by Zack Wheeler in the nightcap.

May 27, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Atlanta Braves pitcher Dylan Lee (52) hands the ball to manager Brian Snitker (43) during the seventh inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images
May 27, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies first base Bryce Harper (3) is looked at by Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson (59) and trainer Joe Rauch after being hit by a pitch during the first inning against the Atlanta Braves at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images
May 25, 2025; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr (13) hits a double against the San Diego Padres during the fifth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • The make-up doubleheader begins at 1:05 p.m., with Game 2 scheduled for 6:45 p.m. at Citizens Bank Park.
  • Cristopher Sánchez (4-1, 3.17 ERA) is set for the first game while Zack Wheeler (6-1, 2.42 ERA) anchors the nightcap.
  • Bryce Harper exited Tuesday’s opener after a Spencer Strider pitch struck his right elbow but was diagnosed with only a bruise and cleared by X-ray.
  • Philadelphia’s 2-0 victory on Tuesday, powered by six shutout innings from Ranger Suárez, marked the 10th win in 11 games.
  • Atlanta, which had planned to send AJ Smith-Shawver to the mound on Wednesday, will look to rebound against the NL East leader in the twinbill.