From PhillyVoice · · 1m 20s
Sunday Rain Could Save Phillies Season
Rain delays might help Phillies clinch playoff spot.
In brief
Rain delays might help Phillies clinch playoff spot. Rain delays Sunday's Phillies game could save their season by giving Zack Wheeler rest and avoiding a loss to the Diamondbacks. Originally reported by PhillyVoice.
Sunday rain could save phillies season
The Phillies need a win to secure their playoff spot.
Phillies lose four games in row
They lost four games in a row and sit on the playoff cusp.
Game scheduled for 3:05 p.m.
The Phillies play the Rays at 3:05 p.m. Sunday.
Zack Wheeler starts instead of resting
Zack Wheeler starts after being rested for the Wild Card series.
Jesús Luzardo returns from injury
Jesús Luzardo returns from injury to pitch in the bullpen.
Rain forecast for Sunday
Philadelphia gets heavy rain all afternoon Sunday.
Game delayed to 2:30 p.m.
The game starts at 2:30 p.m. to try to get it in.
Diamondbacks game unaffected
The Diamondbacks game in San Diego proceeds without delay.
Rain delay benefits Phillies
A delayed game could give the Phillies a win or rest for Zack Wheeler.
Postponement to Monday possible
The game could be postponed to Monday for a week.
MLB weather policy applies
MLB rules allow postponement if the game can't be played.
The short version
Rain delays Sunday's Phillies game could save their season by giving Zack Wheeler rest and avoiding a loss to the Diamondbacks.
