Phillies vs. Rays Rain Delay, September 26: Updates, Start Time, Full Details

The game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Tampa Bay Rays entered a rain delay on September 26, 2026. Severe weather affecting the northeast disrupted the matchup, adding to series disruptions for the Cubs against the Red Sox and the Orioles against the Yankees. Following the delay, officials rescheduled the first pitch between the Phillies and Rays for 7:50 PM EST, provided the weather conditions held.

The weather delay coincided with a critical period for the Phillies, who experienced a dwindling cushion in the NL Wild Card standings due to a slump. Meanwhile, the Arizona Diamondbacks mounted a late-season surge during a challenging closing stretch of games for Philadelphia.