Friday's game postponed by rain in Jacksonville

JACKSONVILLE, FL - Friday night's second game of the six-game series in Jacksonville has been postponed by rain. The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Sunday at 1:05 pm CT in Jacksonville.

Sunday's doubleheader will feature two seven-inning games, with the second game taking place 30 minutes after the conclusion of game one. The M-Braves are 6-5 in seven-inning contests this season. 

Mississippi won the first game of the series against the Jumbo Shrimp on Thursday night in Jacksonville, 3-1, in ten innings. Drew Waters' three hits placed him into a tie for the Minor League Baseball lead in hits with 118. The M-Braves are 8-3 against the Marlins affiliate this season. 

Game two of the series is now on Saturday evening at 5:35 pm CT from The Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville. LHP Tucker Davidson  (3-6, 2.04) will start for the Braves against RHP Sixto Sanchez (3-3, 3.48) for Jacksonville. First pitch is scheduled for 6:05 pm CT with coverage beginning at 5:50 pm CT on 103.9 WYAB, First Pitch App, TuneIn Radio App, and MiLB.tv (subscription required). 

The M-Braves return to Trustmark Park for one more homestand this month, July 18-21 against the Pensacola Blue Wahoos. Visit mississippibraves.com for tickets or call 888-BRAVES4.