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Weather Authority: 11 p.m. Wednesday forecast
FOX 29 Weather Authority 11 p.m. Wednesday forecast.
PHILADELPHIA - An incoming system of soaking rain showers has postponed the Phillies Opening Day match-up against the Atlanta Braves.
Forecasters expect scattered showers on Wednesday to usher in more widespread rain by Thursday morning that will be heaviest before noon in Philadelphia.
FOX 29's Sue Serio says the rain will continue through the afternoon, and will remain steady by the scheduled 3 p.m. first pitch at Citizens Bank Park.
Therefore, Phillies' officials made the decision to move Opening Day to Friday.
Phillies Opening Day postponed, moved to Friday afternoon due to rain
The Phillies have postponed their Opening Day matchup with the Atlanta Braves to Friday.
Friday's forecast is a much nicer one for baseball, with mostly sunny skies and highs in the mid 50s, though do bring a jacket, as it will be a windy day, with gusts up to 25 mph.
Zack Wheeler will get the start for the Phillies and Spencer Strider will pitch for the Braves.