Storms and Struggles: Braves-Phillies Game Delayed, Then Dominated
What a rollercoaster Friday night turned out to be for Braves and Phillies fans. If you were like me, all set for first pitch at Truist Park, drink in hand and ready for action, Mother Nature had different plans. The skies above Atlanta seemed to have taken a cue from the Braves’ recent inconsistency—threatening, uncertain, and eventually just plain disruptive. Storm clouds rolled in just before game time, and the Braves’ official account dropped the first dreaded tweet: rain delay.
As time ticked by and no updates came, fans held onto hope while checking socials like it was a playoff game. First, we got a hilarious tweet from Mark Bowman showing the empty park and joking about the delay. Then, even the Braves themselves pulled the classic move—an “update” saying there was no update. You know it’s bad when you start clinging to tarp removal footage like it’s a home run highlight.
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Finally, around 9:12 p.m. ET, the good news came. The tarp was off, the field crew was hustling, and the Braves announced the game would begin at 9:35. Relief washed over the crowd—baseball was back. But unfortunately for Atlanta fans, that relief was short-lived.
Because what followed was nothing short of a nightmare for the Braves. The Phillies came in hot, especially after Trea Turner’s explosive four-hit performance. They crushed the Braves 13-0, putting up 17 hits and five home runs. It wasn’t a game—it was a statement. Atlanta, which has been struggling all season with a 37-44 record and missing key pieces like Ronald Acuña Jr. and Chris Sale, looked completely outmatched.
Even with the benefit of home turf and a decent recent stretch of form, the Braves couldn’t stop the Phillies from dominating in every aspect. Bryce Elder, expected to hold things down on the mound, continued to falter, and Atlanta’s bats were silenced by Philly’s pitching. It’s hard to believe this is the same Braves team that came into the season with World Series ambitions.
With this loss, the Phillies now lead the season series 4-3 and look every bit like the NL East front-runners they are. Meanwhile, Atlanta needs to regroup fast. Spencer Schwellenbach is set to start the next game, and fans are hoping he can bring some spark back to the mound.
All in all, it was a night of waiting, weather, and a wake-up call. If the Braves want to turn this season around, it’s going to take more than good tweets and hopeful forecasts. It’s time for results on the field.
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