PHILADELPHIA — If you made plans to watch the Braves-Phillies game Thursday, you will want to make an update to your schedule.
First pitch for Game 4 of the National League Division Series has been moved from 6:07 p.m. 8:07 p.m.
Major League Baseball announced the change after the Arizona Diamondbacks swept the Los Angeles Dodgers in the other NLDS matchup.
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Channel 2′s Alison Mastrangelo traveled to Philadelphia for the games at Citizens Bank Park. She will have LIVE coverage starting on Channel 2 Action News at 4 p.m.
The Braves find themselves on the brink of elimination after a blowout 10-2 loss in Game 3 Wednesday night.
It was a sense of deja vu for Atlanta from last year when they lost Game 3 in Philadelphia. In both Game 3s, Atlanta gave up six runs in the third inning. The Braves were later eliminated in Game 4 the next day last year.
Fans are hoping that history doesn’t repeat itself Thursday night. If the Braves win, Game 5 would be home at Truist Park on Saturday.
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Spencer Strider will get the start for the Braves on Thursday. In Saturday’s Game 1 loss, Strider threw for eight strikeouts and allowed one earned run in seven innings.
The Phillies will also go with their Game 1 starter Ranger Suarez.
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