Rainout Prompts Split Doubleheader for Padres-Phillies Series
Officials rescheduled the postponed game for Wednesday as a split day-night doubleheader at 1:05 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. with Cristopher Sánchez and Nick Pivetta on the mound.
Overview
- Tuesday’s second game in Philadelphia was postponed because of inclement weather.
- MLB slotted the makeup contest into a split doubleheader on Wednesday at Citizens Bank Park.
- The Phillies plan to start left-hander Cristopher Sánchez against Padres righty Nick Pivetta in the first game.
- Thursday’s finale will feature San Diego’s Dylan Cease facing rookie Mick Abel.
- Philadelphia leads the NL East at 50-35 while San Diego sits 45-39 in second place in the NL West.