LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- The Pirates' game with the Atlanta Braves was called after three innings by heavy, steady rain Friday at Champion Stadium.

The Braves' decision to start the game was conspicuous in that every other Grapefruit League game in Florida was canceled by a storm system blanketing the entire state.

Ross Ohlendorf pitched 1 1/3 scoreless innings before the first of three rain delays. Ronny Cedeno hit an RBI double in the third.

Looking for more from the Post-Gazette? Join PG+, our members-only web site. You'll get exclusive sports content, opinion, financial information, discounts from retailers and restaurants, and more. Our introduction to PG+ gives you all the details.