Braves’ home-field edge enhanced by soggy conditions

Published October 30, 2021 6:52 PM

By GEORGE HENRY
AP Sports Writer

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves are gaining an unusual home-field advantage this weekend in the form of intermittent rain. Truist Park’s field remained soggy ahead of Game 4 of the World Series following periods of light showers. The rain hasn’t been strong enough to prompt any delays, but batting practice was wiped out for the second straight day. The infield tarp has kept the dirt in fine shape, but the outfield was again soaked Saturday, presenting potentially tricky plays for outfielders once again. The conditions didn’t appear to cause any significant issues for outfielders in Atlanta’s 2-0 Game 3 victory Friday night, although both sides thought the Braves might have an edge knowing how the turf plays when wet.

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