“Phillies Opening Day postponed due to rain, fans disappointed but pitchers relieved”
So, it looks like Mother Nature is playing a little game of hide and seek with the Philadelphia Phillies this year. Just when fans were ready to break out their peanuts and Cracker Jacks for Opening Day, a pesky little rain cloud decided to crash the party.
Now, instead of watching the Phillies take on the Miami Marlins on Thursday, fans will have to wait an extra 24 hours to see their favorite team in action. It’s like waiting for Christmas morning only to find out Santa got stuck in traffic.
But hey, at least the players and staff will be safe, right? Can’t have Bryce Harper slipping on a rain-soaked base and spraining his ankle before the season even starts. And let’s not forget about the poor fans who paid good money for tickets, only to be told they have to wait another day for some baseball action.
But fear not, Phillies faithful! Friday will be here before you know it, and you’ll finally get to see if all those off-season trades and signings were worth it. Will Harper hit a grand slam? Will Nola strike out every batter he faces? Will the Phillie Phanatic do the Macarena during the seventh inning stretch? The suspense is killing me.
And let’s not forget about the Miami Marlins, who are probably sitting in their hotel rooms twiddling their thumbs and wondering why they bothered to pack their baseball gear for a game that’s not happening. But hey, at least they get an extra day to practice their swings and perfect their curveballs.
So, mark your calendars, folks. Phillies Opening Day 2024 is now officially on Friday. And if it rains again, well, I guess we’ll just have to wait another day. But hey, that’s baseball for you. Unpredictable, frustrating, and oh-so-entertaining. Let’s play ball!
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Source: NBC Sports Philadelphia
URL: https://www.nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/mlb/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-2024-opening-day-rainout-braves/573702/