The Detroit Tigers and Atlanta Braves postponed Tuesday’s game, scheduled for 6:40 pm, because of inclement weather at Comerica Park in Detroit. There will be a straight doubleheader Wednesday to complete the three-game series.
The traditional doubleheader starts at 1:10 pm
After the doubleheader, the Tigers will travel to start a four-game series Thursday against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field in Minneapolis. The Tigers beat the Braves, 6-5, in Monday’s series opener.
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The Tigers and Braves spent most of Tuesday evening in a rain delay. The Tigers announced an 8:45 pm start time, only to put the tarp back on the field and continue the rain delay.
At 9:18 pm, the Tigers officially announced the postponement.
There have been five games postponed at Comerica Park this season.
Right-hander Reese Olson is expected to start Game 1 of the doubleheader for the Tigers, while righty Michael Lorenzen is expected to start Game 2. For the Braves, righty Spencer Strider is expected to start Game 1, while righty AJ Smith-Shawver is expected to start Game 2.
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