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Phillies Fans Fill Citizens Bank Park For Afternoon Game Amid Grueling Philadelphia Heat Wave
"We were like, yeah, it's gonna be hot, but grab the cooler, get the tent, and we gotta watch these guys win again," John Basile said.
June 20, 2024
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – The only thing hotter than the temperature in Philadelphia right now might be a Phillies ticket. The National League-leading Fightins hosted the San Diego Padres for a 1 p.m. first pitch on Wednesday, right in the heat of the day amid an intense heat wave.
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Fans who spoke with CBS News Philadelphia say they didn't even consider sitting this game out.
"We were like, yeah, it's gonna be hot, but grab the cooler, get the tent, and we gotta watch these guys win again," John Basile from Mantua, New Jersey, said.
Find out what's happening in Philadelphiafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
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