# Rays-Phillies Game Time Shifted

> Rays-Phillies game starts earlier due to weather, Phillies aim for NL Wild Card.
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- Summary: Rays-Phillies game starts earlier due to weather, Phillies aim for NL Wild Card. The Rays-Phillies game starts at 2:30 p.m. ET to avoid weather delays, with…
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## Game Start Time Changed
The Rays vs. Phillies game start time has been moved from 3:05 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. ET due to the weather forecast for later this afternoon and evening.
## Gate Openings Unchanged
Third Base/Left Field Gates open at 12:35 p.m., with all other gates opening at 1:35 p.m.
## Phillies Clinch Wild Card
Game 162 is paramount for the Phillies, who can clinch the final NL Wild Card berth with a win.
## Diamondbacks Playoffs Path
If the Phillies lose, the Diamondbacks must beat the Padres to earn a playoff spot.
## Playoff Series Setup
Either the Phillies or Diamondbacks will enter as the National League's sixth seed and face the Braves in a three-game Wild Card Series in Atlanta beginning Tuesday.
## Key takeaway

The Rays-Phillies game starts at 2:30 p.m. ET to avoid weather delays, with Phillies needing a win to clinch the NL Wild Card spot.