The Phillies have opted for sunshine instead of a possible soaking.
Thursday afternoon’s scheduled 2024 season opener vs. the Atlanta Braves have been postponed and moved to Friday, which is kept open just for inclement weather situations such as this.
The Phillies and the Braves will play at 3:05 pm Friday to open a 3-game series.
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Zach Wheeler, recent recipient of a contract extension, takes the mound for the Phillies against Braves ace Spencer Strider.
No doubt, the expected sellout crowd will joyfully remind the visitors that the Phillies handed the NL East champions their second straight ouster last year in the National Division Series.
Of course, the home fans will also be hoping to have their spirits lifted after the Phillies lost the final two games of the 2023 National League Championship Series at home to Arizona and watched the Diamondbacks go off to the World Series.
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Gates open at 12:35 pm and pregame fanfare and introductions start at 2:20 pm
Tickets and parking purchased for Thursday are valid Friday.
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