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Giants-Braves Series Finale Postponed by Rain, Rescheduled for August 31
The San Francisco Giants and Atlanta Braves had their Thursday series finale postponed due to rain and rescheduled for August 31, when both teams have an off day. The Giants won the first two games of the series against the NL East-leading Braves.
Quick Facts
Who
Atlanta Braves
What
Series finale postponed due to rain
When
Thursday (originally scheduled)
Where
Atlanta
- Series finale postponed due to rain
- Game rescheduled for August 31
- Giants won first two games of series
- Tuesday game suspended in second inning due to rain
- Giants won suspended game 7–2
The game between the Atlanta Braves and San Francisco Giants scheduled for Thursday night was postponed due to rain and will be made up on Monday, August 31. This series finale was originally part of a three-game set that was supposed to be San Francisco's only visit to Atlanta during the 2026 season. Both teams have an off day on August 31, allowing the postponed game to be rescheduled for that evening, with the Giants opening a series at Pittsburgh the following night.
The Giants dominated the first two games of the series against the NL East-leading Braves. Following a Tuesday game that was suspended in the second inning due to rain, the Giants won the suspended game 7–2 in completion and defeated Atlanta 7–5 in the regularly scheduled Wednesday contest.
Looking ahead, the Giants will send right-handed pitcher Landen Roupp (5–7, 4.24 ERA) to open a three-game series in Miami on Friday, while the Braves will deploy left-handed pitcher Martín Pérez (5–3, 2.90 ERA) in the first game of a three-game home set against the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday.
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Why This Matters
This postponement affects playoff implications and schedule flexibility for both teams. The Giants' momentum after winning two consecutive games against the division-leading Braves is important for their playoff positioning, while the August 31 makeup game on a mutual off-day demonstrates how teams navigate weather disruptions. Readers following these franchises need to track the rescheduled contest and understand how it impacts each team's subsequent series.
Timeline & Sources
Jun 16, 2026
WireTuesday: Giants-Braves game suspended in second inning due to rain
Jun 17, 2026
WireWednesday: Suspended game completed (Giants won 7–2); Giants beat Braves 7–5 in regularly scheduled game
Jun 18, 2026
WireThursday: Series finale postponed due to rain
Jun 19, 2026
WireFriday: Giants play in Miami; Braves play at home against Brewers
Aug 31, 2026
WireAugust 31: Postponed Giants-Braves game rescheduled
Sep 1, 2026
WireSeptember 1: Giants open series at Pittsburgh