ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The start of Friday’s series opener between the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies was delayed just over two hours due to inclement weather.

The game was scheduled to begin at 7:15 p.m. before a rain delay went into effect one minute before first pitch. The game resumed at 9.35 p.m.

Bryce Elder (2-4, 4.77 ERA) takes the mound for Atlanta, opposing Tanner Banks (2-0, 3.71 ERA) of the Phillies.

Nearing the end of a 13-game NL East stretch, Atlanta sits 10 games behind the NL East-leading New York Mets and second-place Philadelphia Phillies (0.