Somebody decided not to put the tarp on the field on Friday night, but more rain fell than what was expected. And it never dried out. And it rained Saturday. And Sunday. And Monday. And before the game on Monday, the infield dirt had the consistency of pudding, according to some players. The grounds crew even used blowtorches to try and dry things out. For real. But it didn't work. So the game was called off.
As a result, the Phils will play a doubleheader today and start the day 5 games behind the first-place Braves.
But the cancellation isn't the big story here. Check out the photo. That's no grounds crew member. That's free-agent-to-be Bryce Harper raking the infield at Citizens Bank Park. After yesterday's debacle with the infield dirt, heads will roll on the grounds crew staff. And there will be openings. So Harper was auditioning for a spot with the grounds crew. Connect the dots. Harper will be a member of the Phillies. Grounds crew, that is.
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