Michael Harris II Is Out, And Atlanta's Rain Delay Blunder Is Why

Alright, you guys are NOT going to believe this. You know how sometimes you see a decision in sports and you just shake your head, wondering if the folks in charge are even watching the same game? Well, that's exactly what went down last night in Atlanta. The Braves, facing the Giants, decided to kick off their game right into a steady downpour, and the immediate, brutal consequence? Star outfielder Michael Harris II is sidelined with an injury for at least the rest of the game. Seriously, what were they thinking?!

The Downpour and Drake's Shot

The game started, somehow, on time at Truist Park, despite the fact that it was absolutely pouring. I'm talking "we need a rowboat for the outfield" kind of rain. It was so bad, the grounds crew ended up scrambling to try and dry the field *during* the game, which, you know, isn't exactly ideal. We did get one bright spot amidst the chaos, though: Drake Baldwin absolutely CRUSHED one into Chattahoochee Falls out in dead center. That's a highlight reel shot, for sure, but man, it felt lost in all the watery mess. Pitcher Grant Holmes, bless his heart, had an absolutely terrible time trying to get through two innings in those conditions. The guy already struggles getting through the lineup a second time, so forcing him to pitch his *first* trip through in a literal monsoon? That felt like a deliberate choice to make his job impos

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Seriously, What Were They Thinking?

Right now, as I'm writing this, they're in what you could call an "unofficial" rain delay, with the grounds crew still out there, heroically battling the elements to dry the infield. And the obvious, screaming question is: WHY didn't they just put the tarp on and start this game under a proper rain delay? This isn't their first rodeo! I remember them doing exactly that, pushing back a series finale against the Nationals by half an hour, even though there wasn't a drop of rain falling! So why the heck didn't that happen this time? My only guess is they figured the weather would magically clear up by 8:00 p.m. ET, and they could just power through some "light rain." But you can't predict baseball, and you sure can't predict Seattle weather, let alone Atlanta weather! The rain, naturally, started coming down harder than it had all day, right as the game began. The decision to start in a full-blown downpour was just plain confusing, especially with their own history. I get wanting to play, but a preemptive rain delay would have saved them so much grief, both in hindsight and in the moment. Now, we're all just sitting tight, waiting for this game to get back underway. But for the Braves, they're looking at a serious question mark with Michael Harris II, and a whole lot of head-scratching about a decision that just flat-out backfired. Here's hoping they can salvage something from this watery mess tonight.

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