Sudden Downpour Delays Braves vs. Red Sox Game in Atlanta
A sudden rainstorm caused a 33-minute delay during the Atlanta Braves' 8-1 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Sunday, May 17, 2026. The game, held at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia, saw Austin Riley and Mike Yastrzemski hit home runs, propelling the Braves to an early lead. Grant Holmes pitched six scoreless innings for Atlanta, allowing five hits and striking out four. The Red Sox's lone run came in the ninth inning, driven by Nick Sogard's double. The rainstorm struck in the top of the sixth inning, but the game resumed shortly after. Boston catcher Carlos Narváez was replaced due to finger pain following the delay. The Braves have now won 13 of their 15 series this season. 
