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Braves, Nats rained out; split doubleheader set for Sept. 16

The Atlanta Braves’ game Wednesday at the Washington Nationals was rained out and will be made up as part of a split doubleheader on Sept. 16 as the middle two games of a four-game series
The tarp covers the infield at Nationals Park before the baseball game between the Washington Nationals and the Atlanta Braves was postponed because of the weather, Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)

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The tarp covers the infield at Nationals Park before the baseball game between the Washington Nationals and the Atlanta Braves was postponed because of the weather, Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)
May 21, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Atlanta Braves' game Wednesday at the Washington Nationals was rained out and will be made up as part of a split doubleheader on Sept. 16 as the middle two games of a four-game series.

The game was called shortly before 5 p.m. There was light precipitation at the time and heavier rain was forecast for the evening.

Atlanta rookie right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver (3-2) was scheduled to start Wednesday against Nationals righty Trevor Williams (2-5).

The Nationals will have to wait to attempt to extend their season-best four-game winning streak after defeating Atlanta 5-3 in Tuesday's series opener.

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