# Why Did the Braves Start That Game? & Drake Baldwin BLASTS Leadoff Homer | Atlanta Braves Podcast

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Podcast: [Braves Today](https://stenobird.com/podcast/braves-today-6824975)
Published: 2026-06-17T12:40:00+00:00
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## Resource

Atlanta's decision to start last night's game in a downpour backfired as the game was postponed after just an inning and a half. Here's what they said about the reason they chose to start play and what the pitching plans are for today's resumption.

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