Chase Field - Phoenix, AZ
Phillies 16-19, 3rd Place in the N.L. East, 5 games behind the Braves
Diamondbacks 19-15, 3rd Place in the N.L. West, 1 game behind the Giants
Phillies Probables: Cole Hamels (1-4, 4.34), Tyler Cloyd (0-0, 0.00), Cliff Lee (3-2, 3.26), Kyle Kendrick (4-1, 2.45)
Diamondbacks Probables: Patrick Corbin (4-0, 1.80), Ian Kennedy (1-3, 5.19), Trevor Cahill (2-3, 2.80), Brandon McCarthy (0-3, 6.75)
At the Ballpark: After experiencing years of the standard 7:05 week-day Phillies start-time, I find it interesting when other teams start their home games at different times. Tonight and tomorrow night's game start at 6:40 local time in Phoenix, while Saturday night's game starts at 5:10 local time. I wonder why they do that? Fans attending the oddly timed Friday night game will be able to enjoy post-game fireworks.
Phillies Leaders
Average: Michael Young - .322
Runs: Chase Utley - 19
Home Runs: Chase Utley - 7
RBIs: Chase Utley - 24
Stolen Bases: Ben Revere - 6
Wins: Kyle Kendrick - 4
ERA: Kyle Kendrick - 2.45
Strikeouts: Cole Hamels and Cliff Lee - 40
Saves: Jonathan Papelbon - 5
I'm out here in Colorado and we have a lot of 6:40 starts. I love the slightly earlier starting time. It's great when you're taking a kid to the game. Maybe 6:40 is a western thing.
ReplyDeleteI think I'd like the earlier start times too - especially on Saturdays.
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