Braves Mets rained out Tuesday; doubleheader set Wednesday
The Braves Mets game set for Tuesday at Citi Field was postponed due to heavy rain in the forecast and will be made up Wednesday as a split-admission doubleheader at 1:10 and 7:10 p.m. ET. Fans holding Tuesday tickets may use them for Wednesday's night game.
Key Takeaways
- Tuesday's Braves Mets contest in Queens was washed out by a severe weather forecast, not a mid-day deluge.
- The clubs will play a split doubleheader Wednesday, with first pitch at 1:10 p.m. ET and a 7:10 p.m. ET nightcap.
- AJ Smith-Shawver is expected to start Game 1 for Atlanta off the injured list, with Chris Sale lined up for Game 2.
- Sean Manaea starts the opener for New York, followed by Christian Scott opposite Sale.
- Tuesday ticket holders can attend Wednesday's night game or receive a voucher to another 2026 Mets home contest.
Why was the Braves Mets game postponed Tuesday?
According to MLB.com, little rain fell over Queens on Tuesday morning, but thunderstorms were expected to intensify by early evening. The National Weather Service forecast called for up to two inches of rain and winds reaching 15 mph, prompting the postponement.
That decision matters for a heated NL East series: the Mets entered the week at 45-62, while the Braves led the division at 62-44. New York had just rolled Atlanta 14-3 on Monday, matching a season high with 19 hits, and had won its last three meetings with the Braves.
When is the Braves Mets doubleheader and who is pitching?
Wednesday's makeup is a split-admission twin bill at Citi Field. Game 1 starts at 1:10 p.m. ET; Game 2 follows at 7:10 p.m. ET.
Atlanta expects AJ Smith-Shawver to come off the injured list for Game 1, his first MLB outing since tearing his right UCL in May 2025. Chris Sale is slated for Game 2. For the Mets, Sean Manaea opens the day (2-5, 4.52 ERA, 1.35 WHIP in 22 appearances, eight starts), with Christian Scott scheduled for the nightcap against Sale.
Smith-Shawver, 23, went 3-2 with a 3.96 ERA in nine starts before last season's Tommy John surgery. Manaea recently held the Dodgers to one earned run over six innings.
What should Braves Mets fans know about tickets and series momentum?
Fans with tickets to Tuesday's original game can use them for Wednesday's night contest. Those who do not attend the makeup will automatically receive a voucher to a remaining 2026 Mets home game, with details at Mets.com/Rain.
New York is seeking a third straight win after Monday's outburst, when Francisco Lindor hit two home runs, added a triple, and drove in six runs. The Mets are 5-3 against Atlanta this season, one of the brighter marks in an otherwise difficult year.
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