Posted: Tuesday, October 28, 2008, 1:09 PM | 29 comments |
 

Game 5 Postponed (Again)
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Game 5 of the World Series has been postponed again.

There is NO GAME TONIGHT.

It has been tentatively rescheduled to begin at 8:37 p.m. tomorrow night at Citizens Bank Park, weather pemitting.

Ticket Information: Fans holding tickets for Game 5 should use their ticket(s) for re-entry. The game is sold out.

Parking Information: Fans with parking passes from Monday (October 27) or receipts will be permitted to gain re-entry into the parking lots. Fans that no longer have their passes or receipts will need to pay.

Gate Openings: All Citizens Bank Park gates will open at 5:30 p.m.

Public Transportation: Fans are encouraged to use public transportation. In addition to the World Series game at Citizens Bank Park, there is 6:00 p.m. Sixers game at the Wachovia Center.
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 1:26 PM, 10/28/2008
    Do I even bother asking why 8:37? I guess MLB still hasn't learned not to let Fox dictate times of games. Why should kids have to endure a time like this. Instead of making the 3 1/2 inning farce early so players can get to Fl at a reasonible hour (if needed) they make sure they will fly in middle of night to play on Thurs night. What jokers
    — jeff gross
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 1:29 PM, 10/28/2008
    8:37 is for the Obama advertisement to be played in it's entirety.
    — Mike H.
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 1:31 PM, 10/28/2008
    No, my bad, that's on Thursday night.
    — Mike H.
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 1:33 PM, 10/28/2008
    I think Barack Obama has bought national air time for tomorrow and the game would've started at that time anyway. I'm glad MLB had the sense to postpone it until tomorrow (even though tomorrow might not be much better).
    — KarenA
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 1:38 PM, 10/28/2008
    At least the fans can make reasonable plans to attend with a set time and date.
    — bird-dog
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 1:41 PM, 10/28/2008
    Barack will definitely be on tomorrow night with an informative 1/2 hr message to the country. He will be inspirational, he will be eloquent and he will present his closing arguement directly to the public w/out filters. I think his move is pure genius. I encourage all of you to get out and vote the following Tuesday b/c we can not tolerate another 8 yrs of Republican rule. Say what you will about Barack but his policy's can't possibly be worse than Bushes, heck it will take all eight yrs(if elected) to bring us back to where we were when Clinton left office. Our economy lays in ruin, our national honor is lost and most importantly our sense of self as a country is diminshed. Barack is the 'one' that can lead us out of this abyss and help restore our nation to the prominent role envisioned by our founding fathers, we can again be a beacon of hope in the world. YES WE CAN...
    — Truth
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 1:42 PM, 10/28/2008
    Tomorrow night should have no rain, but it will be COLD and WINDY. That may be better for the Phils. Everyone was talking about the Rays playing up north; now we'll see how they handle it when the series is on the line. As for why the 8:37 start time, it's simple: They can add millions of viewers on the west coast by not starting at say 7. True, these are east coast teams, but still, there are plenty of baseball fans out west who will watch if the game is on TV when they get home from work, but will not watch if it's on at 4pm their time. No big deal in this case, since it should be only a 3-inning game. Over by 10. Celebration 10pm-6am. Shower. Go to work.
    — bobby
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 1:43 PM, 10/28/2008
    Man, the last thing we need here is political blather.
    — bobby
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 1:46 PM, 10/28/2008
    I should have never brought it up.
    — Mike H.
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 1:48 PM, 10/28/2008
    So IF there is a Game 7, might Hamels go? If he wins that, can he say he was 5-0-1 in the postseason? :) ha ha NO GAME 7! Or 6. Finish this thing. Please.
    — NJLouis66
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 1:51 PM, 10/28/2008
    Truth I couldn't agree more....now back to baseball! GO PHILS!
    — KarenA
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 1:52 PM, 10/28/2008
    0
    — jeff gross
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 1:53 PM, 10/28/2008
    Please no political stuff here. I actually like it here.
    — NJLouis66
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 1:54 PM, 10/28/2008
    I could handle a 8:30 start, but 8:37?? give me a break. Let's make an agrement, no politics on the blog. We've had suck a great time this season, lt's not ruin it by talking poitics. They're both great guys who will do the US proud. (enough said)
    — jeff gross
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 1:55 PM, 10/28/2008
    oops, that was suposed to be such a good time. My bad
    — jeff gross


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