Kalas' kid to sing "God Bless America" at Game 6

FROM KEITH GROLLER

San Francisco gave us Tammy Nelson of something called "Beach Blanket Babylon" singing "God Bless America" during the 7th inning stretch of Thursday's Game 5.

Nelson wore something resembling the San Francisco skyline on her head.

She didn't sing it badly, but her appearance seemed to be, uh, pure San Francisco.

Philly will counter with Kane Kalas, the son of legendary broadcaster Harry Kalas, singing the song during the seventh inning on Saturday night.

It terms of pace of game, the singing of "God Bless America" doesn't help, but it is a nice tradition that began after 9/11.

Kalas' kid singing figures to be one more highlight of what's shaping up as a special night.

With his deep, opera-like voice, Kane Kalas wowed the crowd and brought a few tears to the eyes of fans by singing the National Anthem on the night of April 17, 2009 -- the first game at Citizens Bank Park after the passing of his father.

It was a spectacular performance, especially considering he just 19 and a student at the University of Miami at the time.

He should receive a spectacular ovation on Saturday night.

His father singing "High Hopes" on the video screen has become the Phillies postgame tradition since April of 2009. It puts people in a good mood as they leave the ballpark, much like "New York, New York" has Yankees fans singing as they leave Yankee Stadium.

Of course, tonight, Saturday night, those Yankee fans are only singing blues and they'll go to sleep with visions of Cliff Lee pitching in pinstripes dancing in their heads.

Here is the rundown of events at Citizens Bank Park on Saturday:

5:00 p.m. Phillies Postseason Party, Citizens Bank Way. Features music by Mr. Greengenes plus fun and games for fans of all ages! Also available: food, beverages and postseason merchandise.



5:15 p.m. Phillies Batting Practice.



5:30 p.m. Ashburn Alley opens.



6:00 p.m. All gates open. Rally towels for all fans, compliments of Amoroso's Baking Company and Pro Physical Therapy. Plus, new for the postseason:

§ Hot Corner, Left Field Main Concourse. Hot sandwiches and soups to keep fans warm.

§ High & Inside Retail, transformed from the High & Inside Pub. Fans sitting in the 300 level now have access to the same great merchandise available at the Majestic Clubhouse Store.

§ Signature Hot Dogs behind Section 125. The hot dog favorites are re-introduced for the postseason! Features Olde Philadelphia Dog, South Philadelphia Dog and the Citizens Bank Park Summer Dog. Available individually or as a combo.



6:15 p.m. Giants Batting Practice.



7:30 p.m. On-field Pre-game Ceremony begins.



7:43 p.m. Color Guard: US Marine Corps from Willow Grove Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base.



7:44 p.m. National Anthem performed by Miss America 2010 Caressa Cameron.



7:47 p.m. Ceremonial First Pitch: Phillies alumnus and 2010 Phillies Wall of Fame inductee Darren Daulton.



7:55 p.m. 2010 players introduced.



7:57 p.m. Phillies vs. Giants game begins.



7th Inning “God Bless America” sung by Kane Kalas, son of the late Hall of Fame Phillies broadcaster Harry Kalas

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