The weather forecast for today was for rain and thunderstorms starting around 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm and lasting throughout the day into the evening. When we arrived at the ballpark the tarp that covers the infield was unrolled and ready to be used but remained off. About 12:15 as it started to rain a little they covered the infield with the tarp. About 12:45 pm after a lot of discussion between the umpires, the managers and the ground crew, they decided to play ball in the rain. So, the tarp came off and the game began about 1:15 pm. It was still raining - not hard but steady. As the game progressed the rain intensity increased and thunder and lightning were heard and seen in the not-too-far distance. By the 4th inning, as all the red rain ponchos had been sold and the concessions had probably meet their minimum sales needed to cover costs, and more importantly, the field became increasing unplayable, they cancelled the game. It wasn't a very good game anyway, as the Phillies were losing to the Yankees 7-1 at that point.
My sister Eileen and her friend Linda came down for the game and after it was cancelled we all went to the Lucky Dill on Route 19 in Palm Harbor for a late lunch. We had an excellent meal and we said our goodbys. They are also leaving on Thursday for their other home in Manahawkin, NJ, near the Jersey Shore.
It has still been raining off-and-on this evening. We are getting organized for an early departure for home on Thursday. It looks like we are pretty much on schedule and will make the final preparations after the last spring training game against the Houston Astros tomorrow.
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