Philadelphia, PA
- Interleague play! The Boston Red Sox come to town for a two-game series starting on Tuesday. Pregame highlights at Wednesday's game feature the Police Athletic League (PAL) Celebrity Softball Game with local media celebrities.
On Tuesday, August 14, the Phillies take on the Boston Red Sox at 7:05 p.m. at Citizens Bank Park.
Then, on Wednesday, August 15, beginning at 5:30 p.m., local television personalities and print newspaper writers will play softball against web and radio personalities to benefit the Police Athletic League prior to the 7:05 p.m. Phillies game.
After the PAL celebrity softball game, PAL representatives will make a pregame presentation to Phillies third baseman Maikel Franco, recognizing him for his community service; also, a PAL youngster, accompanied by Philadelphia Police Commissioner Richard Ross Jr., will throw out the ceremonial first pitch. In the 7th inning, PAL kids and a PAL officer will dance on the dugout with the Phanatic.
