Weather Wreaks Havoc on MLB Schedule

Atlanta's notoriously fickle weather has thrown a wrench in the Major League Baseball schedule. The New York Mets and Atlanta Braves have seen two crucial games postponed due to heavy rainfall and unruly conditions at Truist Park. These matches were originally set for Wednesday and Thursday but will now be played as part of a doubleheader on Monday, stretching the MLB season into next week. The Mets are currently ahead of the Braves by just one game in the race for a wild card spot. Meanwhile, the Braves trail the Arizona Diamondbacks by half a game for the third and final wild card position. This weather-induced delay gives both teams time to reorganize and focus as they gear up for their weekend games—the Mets against the Milwaukee Brewers and the Braves hosting the Kansas City Royals. The National Weather Service has issued dire warnings about an impending "unprecedented" weather event in North Georgia, with Hurricane Helene and a cold front teaming up to bring torrential rain and storms. This prolonged disruption will surely test the teams' resolve and their commitment to securing playoff spots.