00:00Before fans take their seats and players hit the field, stadium crews are already hard at work, not just prepping the infield in grass, but analyzing radar and weather models.
00:10As storms build or temperatures soar, communication intensifies.
00:14And so far today I've had a weather call at 1130. I've had a call with MLB at around noon and then I have another weather call at 2 today.
00:21Really, I live pretty much in the moment because, as you know, weather can change all the time.
00:27That real-time coordination drives decisions like when to irrigate the outfield, lay down fresh dirt on the infield, or cover the mound.
00:35On rain days, tarps are rolled out in seconds to protect the playing surface.
00:39When every minute counts, knowing exactly when to act can make all the difference.
00:44Really, it's just watching the radar and waiting for the rain to get right on top of you before you put it on.
00:51Obviously, the extreme heat with the tarp, not great for the grass, so we want to wait as long as possible.
00:56But then there's also wind that you've got to factor into it.
00:59And when that weather won't budge, the team has to make the call.
01:03Delay, postpone, or cancel altogether.
01:06That was the case Tuesday as storms crept toward South Philadelphia.
01:10There's a good possibility that tonight does get canceled and we play tomorrow or Thursday, depending on what they decide to do.
01:17The Phillies made the call to postpone Tuesday's game to Wednesday for a doubleheader matchup against San Diego.
01:23Ultimately, while fans may only see the outcome, there's a massive operation working behind the scenes to get it right.
