The Philadelphia Phillies and Pittsburgh Pirates intend to play a baseball game on Friday night at Citizens Bank Park. The rain is just making them wait a spell.
At 6:40 p.m. ET, just minutes before first pitch was scheduled, the Phillies confirmed that they would begin in a delay.
They did not have any concrete updates on when the game would begin. That's what we're here to keep an eye out on.
Phillies rain delay update: First pitch set for 8:30 p.m. ET
This article will be updated with more information from the Phillies as it comes int.
8:00 p.m. ET: The Phillies have finally settled on a start time! The game will now commence at 5:30 p.m. ET. With any luck, the teams will be able to play through without any further delays.
UPDATE: First pitch will be at 8:30pm. https://t.co/s6zu1CPArS
— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) May 17, 2025
6:40 p.m. ET: As of now, the game is in a delay. However, the tarp was not brought out to cover the diamond, so perhaps it won't be a long one?
Tonight's game vs. the Pirates will begin in a rain delay. We will provide updates when they become available.
— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) May 16, 2025
For now. we wait.