Braves-Phillies ppd., split doubleheader on tap for Thursday

Wednesday’s game between the Atlanta Braves and host Philadelphia Phillies has been postponed due to inclement weather.
The game has been rescheduled to open a split doubleheader on Thursday at Citizens Bank Park.
The first game is slated for 1:05 p.m. ET, with the originally scheduled night game remaining at 6:45 p.m.
Starting pitchers have not been announced. The Phillies on Wednesday were scheduled to start right-hander Zack Wheeler (6-1, 2.42 ERA), who is sporting a streak of 22 2/3 consecutive scoreless innings.
The Braves were scheduled to start AJ Smith-Shawver (3-2, 3.67), who is looking to rebound from his worst start of 2025. The right-hander allowed seven runs in three innings against the Washington Nationals on May 22. Previously, he had given up just one earned run in 19 2/3 innings in his first three starts this month.
Thursday night’s scheduled matchup was set to feature left-handers is Chris Sale (2-3, 3.36) and Cristopher Sanchez (4-1, 3.17).