It finally stopped raining in South Philly around noon on Monday, but there is still uncertainty as to whether the Phillies will play tonight.
Apparently, during a weekend of nonstop rain, the tarp was not down on the infield at Citizens Bank Park at all times.
The Phillies pulled out all the stops to try to prepare the infield, going as far as using a flamethrower-type device to heat and dry the dirt near the first base bag.
The field at Citizens Bank Park is lit. 🔥
No, really, they're using blowtorches in an attempt to dry the field for tonight's game. 😳 pic.twitter.com/MpBqvvXSMZ— NBC Sports Philadelphia (@NBCSPhilly) September 10, 2018
Phillies VP Howard Smith is confident game will be played. Crew working feverishly w blow torches to dry out base paths. Field took on unexpected heavy rain Friday night and weekend weather prevented drying.— Jim Salisbury (@JSalisburyNBCS) September 10, 2018
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The Phillies and Nationals have a three-game series Monday through Wednesday. The Phils are off Thursday, but the Nats now have to face the Cubs Thursday because of Sunday's postponement.
