Bundle up if you are headed to Truist Park, but leave the heavy-duty rain gear at home.
Temperatures in the low 50s are expected for Game 3, which could be among the coolest World Series games ever played in Atlanta. The chance of rain at first pitch has been lowered to 10%, so a rain delay looks less and less likely, according to Channel 2 Action News chief meteorologist Glenn Burns.
With an eye toward the wet weather, the Braves’ grounds crew will leave the tarp covering the diamond in place until just before game time. Neither team will be able to take outdoor batting practice ahead of the matchup.
As for game time, other than a few possible sprinkles, “most of the rain is said and done,” Burns said.
The Braves and Astros split the first two games of the best-of-7 series in Texas. Atlanta will be significantly cooler than Houston, by a measure of about 20 degrees. The mercury is expected to stick right around 50 degrees from 7 p.m. through midnight. Lower temperatures, humidity and breezy conditions all have the ability to impact play.
As predicted, traffic near Truist Park is heavy and has been exacerbated by crashes and stalls along I-75 and I-285. The worst delays so far can be found on I-285 West, where a minor crash temporarily closed all lanes near the junction with I-75 just before 4:30 p.m. The cars have been cleared but delays remain.
Cobb County police have said their officers will be directing traffic for those driving and walking near the park and The Battery Atlanta.
Tickets for Game 3 are sold out on the Braves Ticketmaster website, but those willing to pay steep prices may be able to snag one from resale sites.
Fans of more humble means can watch at The Battery on the Plaza Green. The fun begins 30 minutes before first pitch.
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