Rain Delays Phillies-Braves, Harper Injured

The Phillies' scheduled game against the Braves was postponed due to rain, resulting in a day-night doubleheader on Thursday with Cristopher Sánchez and Zack Wheeler starting for Philadelphia and Chris Sale and AJ Smith-Shawver for Atlanta. Bryce Harper suffered a bruised but not broken elbow after being hit by a 95 mph pitch, and his status for Thursday's games will depend on swelling. The Phillies continue to lead the NL East, while the Braves have been struggling on the road. The New York Mets, fresh off a series win over the Dodgers, are set to host the struggling Chicago White Sox for a three-game series. Mets slugger Pete Alonso ended a home run drought to help secure a recent win, and both the Mets and White Sox aim to build on recent momentum. These developments could significantly impact standings and player health as the MLB season continues.