Phillies move start time of Wednesday’s game up due to weather
Initially scheduled for 6:40 p.m., the game will start at 6:10 p.m. to accommodate anticipated evening rain showers.
Because of inclement weather, first pitch of Wednesday’s Phillies-Giants game has been moved up to 6:10 p.m.
The game was scheduled for 6:40 p.m. The schedule change is intended to accommodate anticipated evening rain showers. Cristopher Sánchez is lined up to start for the Phillies opposite San Francisco right-hander Logan Webb.
Gates will still open at the same times: The third base/left field gates will open at 4:40 p.m., and the rest of the gates open at 5:10 p.m.
The Phillies won the series opener, 7-0, on Tuesday, in Don Mattingly’s debut as interim manager.
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