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Braves-White Sox Series Finale Postponed to Aug. 20 Amid Chicago Thunderstorms
6/12/2026, 11:59:29 PM
Postponement of Series Finale
The Thursday night finale of the three-game series between the Atlanta Braves and the Chicago White Sox was postponed because of rain and thunderstorms. MLB announced that the game will be made up on Thursday, Aug. 20, with a 1:10 p.m. CT start at Chicago’s Rate Field. All tickets, parking passes and Stadium Club passes remain valid for the rescheduled contest.
Background & Series Context
Atlanta entered the Thursday game having dropped the first two contests, including a 2-1 loss in which the Braves left 10 runners on base. The loss marked the first time this season the Braves fell behind two games in a series. The White Sox, AL Central leaders, improved to 36-31 overall after a 23-44 record through 67 games in 2025 and posted a 10-5 record in their last 15 games.
Official MLB Announcement
MLB’s formal notice confirmed the postponement, the new date and time, and the validity of all existing tickets and parking passes, stating that no exchanges are required.
On-the-Ground Weather Conditions
Chicago experienced monsoonal rain and strong winds that rippled the on-field tarp, prompting officials to cancel the game rather than attempt a late start. The severe weather forced the decision despite the Braves not returning to Comiskey Park until 2028 under normal scheduling.
Data & Statistics
- Braves left 10 runners on base in the Wednesday loss.
- White Sox are 36-31 overall after a 23-44 start, now 10-5 in their last 15 games.
- Ronald Acuña Jr. is batting .251 with 7 home runs and 22 RBIs; he was placed on the 15-day injured list with a Grade 1 hamstring strain.
- The Braves hold the best record in MLB at the time of the postponement.
Criticism & Opposition
Braves manager Walt Weiss expressed frustration with missed opportunities, noting the team “had opportunities” but failed to capitalize, leaving ten men on base. He described the loss as “tough to win scoring one” and emphasized the need for the offense to rebound.
Impact on Team Schedules
The postponement eliminates Atlanta’s scheduled off-day on Aug. 20; the Braves will travel back to Chicago for the makeup game before heading to Milwaukee for a series beginning Aug. 21. Chicago will host the New York Mets on Aug. 21, following the rescheduled contest.
What’s Next
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources uniformly cite rain and thunderstorms as the cause of the postponement; no contradictory accounts appear. Details on the precise intensity of the storm system and any potential impact on field conditions beyond the tarp are not provided.
Verbatim Quotes
- “We had opportunities,” Weiss said after Wednesday’s game. “… [Austin] Wynns lined out three times. I think we hit some balls hard, but bottom line is we left 10 guys on base and didn’t get the big hit, so it’s tough to win scoring one.” — Walt Weiss, Braves manager
- “It’s just the ups and downs of a baseball season, especially offensively,” Weiss added. “It ebbs and flows more than any other aspect of the game. It can get infectious either way, good and bad. Our offense has been really good this year.” — Walt Weiss
- “Grade 1, so it’s not terrible, but enough where we had to IL him,” Weiss explained. “We’d be waiting around a while, playing shorthanded if we were waiting for it to heal. So we went ahead and put him on the IL.” — Walt Weiss
- “Tonight’s series finale between the Chicago White Sox and Atlanta Braves has been postponed due to rain. The game will be made up on Thursday, August 20, starting at 1:10 p.m. CT. All tickets for tonight’s contest, including prepaid parking passes and Stadium Club passes, now arw good for admission to the rescheduled game on August 20 at Rate Field. No exchanges are necessary,” — MLB statement
