The Phillies will have to get hot in the final two weeks of the season if they are to chase down first-place Atlanta. But that's not why five blowtorches flamed the infield dirt on Monday afternoon.
The team's series opener against Nationals was postponed Monday after the Citizens Bank Park grounds crew was unable to dry the infield even with the help of blow torches. The teams will play a traditional doubleheader on Tuesday with the first game beginning at 3:05 p.m.
The field was soaked on Friday after the field was left uncovered during a rain storm that was heavier than expected.