Mets-Phillies game time adjusted to 3:05 p.m. due to storms
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 3:31 PM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
The start time for the Mets-Phillies game at Citizens Bank Park has been moved up to 3:05 p.m. on Saturday due to impending thunderstorms, an hour earlier than originally scheduled. This adjustment follows a series of weather-related changes, including previous air quality issues. The Mets aim for a series victory after winning the opener 4-1 on Thursday, propelled by two home runs from Francisco Alvarez. Left-handers Sean Manaea for the Mets and Jesus Luzardo for the Phillies are set to start the contest.
- •Mets-Phillies game begins at 3:05 p.m. Saturday.
- •Originally scheduled for 4:05 p.m., changed due to storms.
- •Mets won the series opener 4-1 on Thursday.
- •Sean Manaea and Jesus Luzardo will start for their teams.
- 3:31 PMYahoo Sports — Mets-Phillies game moved on Saturday due to impending storms
"The Mets and Phillies will have their first pitch moved up on Saturday at Citizens Bank Park.
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