Padres-Braves ppd.; split doubleheader on Monday
ATLANTA -- Instead of playing one game on Monday, the Braves and Padres will now play two. Heavy rain forced Saturday night’s game to be postponed and rescheduled as part of a split doubleheader on Monday. The first game Monday will begin at 12:20 p.m. ET, and first pitch for
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