Phillies vs. Astros: MLB releases revised World Series schedule
The MLB says World Series tickets are valid for the game number on the ticket.
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The threat of heavy rain forced the MLB to postpone Game 3 of the World Series in Philadelphia.
The series between the Phillies and Astros is tied 1-1.
Here's a look at the revised schedule released on Monday night:
Game 3 was moved to Tuesday at Citizens Bank Park, officials said.
Game 4 will be played Wednesday and Game 5 will be played Thursday in Philadelphia.
If a Game 6 is necessary, it will be played in Houston on Saturday, November 5.
Game 7 will be played in Houston on Sunday, November 6, if necessary.
First pitch for all games is 8:03 p.m. ET.
The MLB says World Series tickets are valid for the game number on the ticket.
"We waited long enough that we can see on the radar what's coming," baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said. "We had three, actually four different weather people looking at it. Everyone was consistent about this second wave of rain."
PARKING FOR GAME 3
When it comes to parking, make sure you keep your receipt.
If you purchased parking for Monday's postponed game, you will be admitted into the lot for Tuesday night's game at no additional cost.
Tailgating lots M, N and O open at 3 p.m. All other parking lots open at 5 p.m.
Gates also open at 5 p.m.
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GAME 3 PITCHERS
Houston right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. is set to pitch against Phillies lefty Ranger Suárez in Game 3. Noah Syndergaard had been scheduled to start for Philadelphia before the rainout.
Game 1 starter Aaron Nola will start for the Phillies in Game 4 against Cristian Javier. Either Syndergaard or Kyle Gibson will start Game 5 for the Phils. Game 2 starter Zack Wheeler takes the mound for Game 6 on extra rest, setting up Suárez to start a possible Game 7 in Houston.
Thomson felt confident turning to Suárez in Game 7 even though he was roughed up by the Astros for six runs in three innings on Oct. 4 in his final start of the season.
"Some guys get sped up, get a little excited," Thomson said. "Some guys, their heartbeat stays the same, and Ranger is one of those guys."
Phillies righty Kyle Gibson could start Game 5 if the Phillies turn to Syndergaard in the bullpen in either of the next two games. Syndergaard went to the outfield after the postponement for some light long tossing in the rain.
Gibson would be a stretch after he went 10-8 in 31 starts but none since Oct. 1. His only postseason appearance was 1 1/3 innings of scoreless relief in Game 2 of the NLCS on Oct. 19 against the Padres. Gibson went 1-3 with a 9.79 ERA over his last six regular-season starts. Thomson said he could get 60-65 pitches out of Gibson.
PHILLIES VS. EAGLES
The postponement means Game 5 will compete with the NFL game that has, of all teams, the Philadelphia Eagles in Houston against the Texans.
There has not been a World Series day game since 1987, and it appeared there was little discussion about turning Game 5 on Thursday into a late-afternoon start and keep it away from the NFL as it reigns as a ratings juggernaut.
"For the World Series, an important consideration for us is having the biggest audience we can possibly get, and that's a prime-time audience. That's the reality," Manfred said. "We think we have a great product that fans want to see. And we're going to put the games on when it makes sense to play the games and hope to get a good audience."
In 2008, the clinching Game 5 actually took three days to play. The Phillies and Tampa Bay were tied when the game was suspended and, after steady rain the next day, Philadelphia won the World Series a day after that.
The start of World Series games in Philadelphia in 1993, at Veterans Stadium, and 2009, at Citizens Bank Park, were delayed by rain. This year, the Phillies clinched the NL Championship Series with a win against San Diego on a rainy, gusty Sunday.
