Tonight’s Phillies game against the Braves in Atlanta is scheduled for 7:45 p.m. EST, but weather conditions may impact the game. Consult the Atlanta 30 day forecast for the latest weather updates to determine if the game will be played, rained out, postponed, or delayed. Ideal playing conditions for the Phillies are day games with temperatures between 74 and 83 degrees Fahrenheit and winds blowing right to left across the field.
Who Decides if a Phillies Game is Postponed or Cancelled?
The home team, in this case the Atlanta Braves, has the authority to postpone a game, except for the final series starting on or after June 1st. During the final series, the Umpire-in-Chief makes the decision. Once a game begins, the Umpire-in-Chief determines whether to suspend, resume, or terminate play due to inclement weather or unsafe playing conditions. In 2020, games lasting fewer than 5 innings were paused and resumed later instead of being replayed in their entirety. Official rules dictate a mandatory 30-minute waiting period after a temporary suspension before umpires can officially call a game.
Rain Delays and Baseball History: Norman Rockwell’s Iconic Painting
Norman Rockwell captured the essence of rain-delayed baseball games in his famous painting, “Game Called Because of Rain,” which graced the cover of The Saturday Evening Post on April 23, 1949. Also known as “The Three Umpires,” “Tough Call,” and “Bottom of the Sixth,” the painting depicts a game between the Brooklyn Dodgers and the Pittsburgh Pirates. The original artwork resides in the National Baseball Hall of Fame collection, serving as a reminder of the impact weather can have on America’s pastime.