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PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — The series opener between the Pensacola Blue Wahoos and the Knoxville Smokies was set for Tuesday before storms rolled through the area, forcing officials to suspend the game.
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The game was paused at the top of the second inning, with the Smokies leading 9-0. At the time, the Smokies were at bat, with a runner at first and no outs.
After an hour of waiting for the rain to let up, the game was suspended. It will resume today, Wednesday, Aug. 19, at 4:05 CST and will be limited to seven innings, in keeping with MLB’s rules and regulations. The regularly scheduled game will begin approximately 30 minutes after the first game ends…