It doesn't make any sense at all.
Why are the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies sitting through an extended rain delay on Thursday night?
These are divisional foes who will play a bunch more games this season. What's so key about getting this game in on this night?
It's a brutal situation for both teams.
The Braves, who are hosting Thursday night's rainfest, are on the road in Tampa Bay on Friday.
The Phillies, already on a road trip, head to St. Louis for a Friday night clash.
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This was a totally expected outcome.