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Brian Snitker Braves Hall of Fame induction moved indoors as rain hits Truist Park

By Chris Lawson Apr 26, 2026

Rain pushed ’s Braves Hall of Fame induction ceremony indoors at Truist Park on April 25, 2026, the same day weather also affected game two of the ’ series against the . A tarp was coming onto the field as the team worked to manage both events at the ballpark.

The Braves said they would provide updates on both the game and the start times as soon as they had them. That left fans waiting on two fronts: when the game would resume, and when the ceremony honoring Snitker would begin.

captured the scramble in a post that said, “Indoor ceremony for Brian Snitker is coming together in a hurry #Braves /99tkaQsm1P.” He later wrote, “Tarp is coming on the field at Truist Park #Braves /36oJcTk07M.”

The ceremony had been planned for April 25, 2026, but the rain changed the setup quickly enough to move the celebration inside before the ballgame could settle in. At Truist Park, the weather did not just interrupt baseball; it forced the Braves to juggle a tribute to one of the most recognizable figures in the franchise with the practical problem of protecting the field for game two.

What happens next depends on the next update from the Braves. For fans at the park, the only certainty was that rain had already changed the day, and that both the game and the Snitker ceremony were now running on the weather’s timetable.

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