Braves vs. Astros weather update: Rain in Atlanta threatens World Series Game 3

It’s the worst sight baseball fans can see: a tarp.

One has been rolled out at Truist Park in Atlanta ahead of Game 3 of the World Series between the Braves and Astros, as rainy weather has forced the teams to hold off on batting practice.

The game appears to still be on as scheduled, with MLB having made no announcement yet about a postponement. However, the Weather Channel says Atlanta is expected to see occasional rain until 8 p.m. ET, which is around the scheduled time for first pitch.

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Sporting News is tracking the latest weather news in Atlanta. Follow below for updates ahead of Game 3 of the World Series.

Braves vs. Astros weather updates

7:23 p.m.: Friday night’s game will start on time, per the Braves.

7:11 p.m.: And with the rain halted, the tarp is coming off the field.

7:04 p.m.: MLB Network’s Jon Morosi reporting that there is optimism at the ballpark that the game will be played tonight.

6:47 p.m.: On the Weather Channel’s radar, it is starting to look like most of the rain should pass by first pitch. 

6:15 p.m.: The Weather Channel has updated its forecast as it is now calling for occasional rain in Atlanta through 11 p.m. ET. This hasn’t stopped fans from piling in to Truist Park.

5:38 p.m.: According to MLB’s coverage of World Series Game 3 batting practice, there is no official on-field BP and teams are taking pregame swings in the indoor cages.

How to watch the 2021 World Series

• TV channel (U.S.): Fox
• TV channel (Canada): Sportsnet
• Live stream: fuboTV

All World Series games will be broadcast on Fox in the United States and on Sportsnet in Canada. On the Fox broadcast, Joe Buck will handle play-by-play with John Smoltz providing analysis in the booth and reporters Ken Rosenthal and Tom Verducci at field level.

Streamers can find the game on the Fox Sports Go app, or by using fuboTV, which comes with a seven-day free trial.