The start of Game 3 of the World Series was delayed because of rainy in the Philadelphia area, has now been scheduled for 9:15 p.m. Half an hour earlier a steady storm continued to pound Citizens Bank Park, where the Yankees meet the Phillies.
Commissioner Bud Selig went into the umpires' dressing room at 6:55 and conducted a lengthy meeting about the weather that included other baseball officials and. Among the group was Yankees manager Joe Girardi and Brian Cashman. When the two exited the room, Girardi said that he anticipated the game would be played. Jimmie Lee Solomon, baseball's Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations, told Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports that the front is expected to pass through before 9 p.m. ET. At that time, a decision will be made on a start time.
Last year, rain in Philly stopped Games 3 and 5 of a World Series and the Phillies eventually won in five games over the Rays. The start of Game 3 was delayed three hours and Game 5 was suspended in a downpour and was delayed for two days before it was completed. Fans are looking forward to watching World Series games no matter they wear yankees jerseys or phillies jerseys.
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