Rain falls on Maine in postponement


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With a steady rain falling and the radar showing lots more to come, Friday night's series opener between the Mets and Braves at Turner Field was officially postponed.

The game will be rescheduled as part of a day-night doubleheader on May 20, with the first game beginning at 1:00 p.m. ET and the second game starting as scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET.

The Mets' rotation will not be adversely affected, as Friday night's scheduled starter, John Maine, will start on Saturday, with Johan Santana making his scheduled start on Sunday afternoon. Mike Pelfrey, who was to make his 2008 debut on Saturday will instead take the ball on Wednesday at Shea against the Phillies.

Atlanta will push its rotation back a day, with Friday night's scheduled starter, Tim Hudson, going on Saturday and Saturday's starter, Tom Glavine, facing off against Santana on Sunday.

Tickets for Friday night's game will be honored for the first game of the May 20 doubleheader.

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