NLDS schedule set
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NLDS schedule set
Daily News staff
The Phillies and Rockies will open Game 1 of the National League Division Series on Wednesday with a first pitch of 2:37 p.m. at Citizens Bank Park.
Thursday's game also will be a 2:37 p.m. start in Philadelphia.
The series shifts to Denver for Game 3 and potentially Game 4 next weekend. Game 3 at Coors Field will have a start time of 9:37 p.m. Eastern.
Game times have not been set for Sunday's Game 4, if necessary, or a Game 5 in Philadelphia on Tuesday, Oct. 13.
This mirrors the schedule in 2007 when the Phillies hosted both afternoon games in the Division Series against the Rockies. Last year, the Phillies opened against the Brewers with a day game and then had a 6:07 start for Game 2.
Also, while Charlie Manuel did not announce the identity of the Phillies' Game 1 starter, Colorado manager Jim Tracy essentially named Ubaldo Jiminez.
Jiminez went 15-12 with a 3.47 earned run average. He struck out 198 batters in 218 innings pitched. He dd not face the Phillies this year.
The Rockies' Game 2 starter depends on the health of lefthander Jorge De La Rosa, who injured his groin Saturday night against the Dodgers. Tracy said his condition remains undetermined. De La Rosa is 0-2 against the Phillies this season.
More to come ...
Everydayguy: When ESPN had the divisional playoffs, they did simulcast over-the-air in the home markets. The problem was, ESPN I believe was forced to give up the baseball postseason because of having to keep timeslots open for NASCAR races that had to be moved from ABC, which did happen three times last fall.— Wallyhorse2- Jerzeepete: Dodgers have a national following while the Cardinals have a HUGE fan base in the midwest (dating back to the days before the Dodgers and Giants moved to LA and SF respectively when the Cards were the team furthest west). Red Sox and Yankees also have their national followings, plus Game 1 of the Yankees Series can't be a day game, especially if it's Wednesday due to their having to wait for the winner of the AL Central to be deterimined.— Wallyhorse2
It's all right...if you have a job and can't watch, turn on the radio, baby.
Comment removed.- YAHOO...I am currently serving in the US Army in Italy, and love the time of the first two games...Prime time here (we are 6 hours ahead of est). Everybody Hits....Wahoo!!— chpscott
- Working the graveyard shift has it's benifits. Don't worry fans, you'll get your later starting times after the Rockies series. You'll be complaining how late the games are if the Phils reach the World Series, in November!— ZCommish
- It's good for school kids. Day games in the playoffs build memories and a love of the game.— Joe in Haddonfield
- honest - if MLB thought the Rockies were a more "worthy" opponent, these games would have prime time appeal. It's not the Champs - it's the Rockies. Just have to beat them to get the prime time games next round...— mebphila
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- Last year many many people complained about the late starts because their school age children were up til midnight. Very understandable but now we are going to grouse about a 2:37 pm start. I don't get it people give the kids a pocket radio for the ride home from school on the bus. Thats what I used to do back when the day game was the norm for the playoffs. They'll probably get more out of the radio if they have to listen rather then stare at the TV anyway.— Wally 24
- ReclinerGM has a good preview post up, compares the Phils and Rox in 10 different categories. Some good stats and predictions... http://www.reclinergm.com/2009-nlds-preview-phillies-vs-rockies/— psalveso
- What the motherfuc 2:37 people have to work!!! This is such BS!— cuso20
- Sure 7:37 local time may not be late, but it's forecast to be in the 30s on Saturday.— twg
- Very dangerous matchup for phillies but i think if they get this one they will be the NL champs and move to the WS.— Phillies08
