Writer: Frank Klose
Phillies Game Against Rays Postponed; Day-Night Doubleheader Scheduled for Sunday
Well, it took almost three hours, but the Phillies have finally postponed tonight's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. The game will be made up as part of a day-night doubleheader on Sunday. The 1:35 p.m. game will be moved up to 1:05; the second game will be played at 6:36 p.m. Tonight's tickets can be used at the 6:35 p.m. game.
At least the Phillies got in plenty of beer sales, parking spots, and hot dog sales.
Cliff Lee and James Shields both were doing pre-game warmups in anticipation of an 8:45 p.m. start. A second line of storms rolled in and neither got to throw a pitch. This could mean that neither will not start tomorrow.
Saturday's game is scheduled for 4:05 p.m.
UPDATE: Bob Brookover confirms that Kyle Kendrick will indeed start tomorrow, as previously scheduled.
This also means that the Phillies will need another starter for Wednesday.