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Phillies to don powder blue jerseys as NLDS Game 4 vs. Braves gets pushed to prime time

damon c. williams, bucks county courier times
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Fans of the Phillies will have to wait a little while longer for first pitch tonight.

The potential closeout Game 4 of the NLDS against the Atlanta Braves has been pushed back from its original start time.

Here's everything to know about tonight's game.

What time is the Phillies game today?

Initially, first pitch of Game 4 of the National League Division Series against the Braves was set for 6:07 p.m.

But thanks to the Arizona Diamondback sweeping the favored Los Angeles Dodgers in their NLDS matchup, Major League Baseball moved the Phillies-Braves matchup to a primetime slot.

First pitch for Phillies-Braves is now 8:07 p.m.

According to the National Weather Service in Mount Holly, temperatures should hover in the high 60s for first pitch, with very mild winds.

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Phillies to don powder blue uniforms for Game 4 against the Braves

The Phillies customarily wear throwback power-blue uniforms for Thursday games, and it looks like that tradition will continue for tonight.

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Johan Rojas, shown here during a game against the Washington Nationals on August. 10. Rojas is wearing the fan-favorite powder blue uniform that the Phillies will wear during Game 4 of the NLDS against the Atlanta Braves.
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Johan Rojas, shown here during a game against the Washington Nationals on August. 10. Rojas is wearing the fan-favorite powder blue uniform that the Phillies will wear during Game 4 of the NLDS against the Atlanta Braves.

Phillies Nation confirmed the look.

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Joe Blanton to throw out first pitch; other pre-game activities for Game 4

MLB has released the fan-oriented events to occur before tonight's first pitch, highlighted by 2008 World Series champion Joe Blanton throwing out the first pitch.

The New Era Phillies Team Store opens at 10 a.m. with official postseason merchandise available for purchase including a special National League Division Series scorecard, Phillies-Braves NLDS match-up pins, pennants, magnets, can coolers and new Red October gear.

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The Phillies postseason block party on Citizens Bank Way begins at 5 p.m., and features Musi sets by Split Decision and DJ HBK.

Fans attending the block party can also ride on a giant Ferris wheel and take some swings in the mobile hitting station.

Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper reacts after hitting a home run during the fifth inning of Game 3 of a baseball NL Division Series against the Atlanta Braves Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper reacts after hitting a home run during the fifth inning of Game 3 of a baseball NL Division Series against the Atlanta Braves Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, in Philadelphia.

Gates open at 5:37 p.m., and the Phillies say all fans should be in their seats by 7:40 to witness the on-field festivities.

The Navy Band’s Northeast Trident Brass Quintet will perform the National Anthem in conjunction with the celebration of Nave Week.

Eagles Cheerleaders will dance with the Phillies Phanatic during the fifth inning, and Jocelyn Shank will sing "God Bless America" durin the seventh-inning stretch.

Game 4 of the National League division Series will be broadcast on TBS with Brian Anderson, Jeff Francoeur and reporter Matt Winer.

Game 4 of the NDLS will be broadcast on radio stations 94 WIP and WTTM 1680 (Spanish).

What happens if the Phillies win tonight?

If the Phillies do win tonight's game, it will mean that have vanquished the Braves from the playoffs for the second year in a row.

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A win tonight would also catapult the Phillies into the National League Championship Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, and also put the Phillies one more series win away from returning to the World Series, also for a second year in a row.

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This article originally appeared on Bucks County Courier Times: When do the Phillies play? NLDS Game 4 vs. Braves pushed to 8:07 start