Mets-Braves Weekend Series Delayed by Rain, New Start Time Set

Rain has cast a shadow over the anticipated weekend series opener between the New York Mets and the Atlanta Braves at Citi Field. Just shy of half an hour after the originally scheduled start time of 7:10 p.m., the Mets announced a new first pitch of 8:30 p.m., much to the anticipation of fans braving the elements.

On the mound for the Mets will be Nolan McLean, who has shown promise this season with a record of 3-4 and a 3.98 ERA. The young right-hander is coming off a notable performance against the Padres, where he limited the opposition to just one run on three hits over six innings.

Meanwhile, the Braves will counter with their ace, Spencer Strider. The right-handed pitcher boasts a 4-0 record and a 4.00 ERA this season. Strider’s last outing saw him struggle a bit, allowing three runs on five hits in five innings against the Pirates, marking the fourth consecutive game in which he has surrendered at least three runs.

Note: This recap is an independently written summary based on publicly available reporting.