Yankees and Braves face possible delays due to storms in Bronx
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 9:54 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
The New York Yankees are set to host the Atlanta Braves for an interleague series at Yankee Stadium on Friday night at 7:05 p.m. Weather forecasts indicate a high likelihood of rain and thunderstorms from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., which could delay the start of the game. The conditions include scattered thunderstorms with a 94 percent chance at the scheduled first pitch time. Rain could impact gameplay, with the weather expected to clear later in the evening.
- •Yankees host Braves for interleague series at Yankee Stadium.
- •First pitch scheduled for 7:05 p.m.
- •Forecast predicts rain and thunderstorms during the game.
- •Rain likely from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- •Clearing expected after 9 p.m.
- 9:54 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees, Braves weather report Friday: Storms in forecast (8/7/26)
"The New York Yankees and Atlanta Braves are playing an interleague series this weekend at Yankee Stadium.
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