Phillies move up game time to 2:30 p.m. due to weather
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 4:32 PM
Last updated Sep 27, 2026
The Philadelphia Phillies have rescheduled their game against the Tampa Bay Rays to 2:30 p.m. on September 27, due to expected rain later in the day. The team's final regular season matchup has significant playoff implications; a win would secure a National League playoff berth for the Phillies. Starting pitcher Zack Wheeler (13-5, 3.06 ERA) is set to face Nick Martinez (15-5, 2.94 ERA) of the Rays. The weather forecast predicts widespread showers after 2 p.m. and a total of up to half an inch of rain. If the Phillies lose, they will need assistance from the San Diego Padres to clinch a playoff spot.
- •Game time changed to 2:30 p.m. due to weather.
- •Phillies can clinch NL playoff spot with a win.
- •Zack Wheeler starts for the Phillies against Nick Martinez.
- •Showers expected after 2 p.m. at Citizens Bank Park.
- •Phillies hold a one-game lead over Arizona Diamondbacks.
- 4:32 PMYahoo Sports — Phillies move up game time because of weather. Will they clinch today
"The Philadelphia Phillies face the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday. The game time has changed because of the weather.
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