Saturday's Game 1 NLCS schedule at Citizens Bank Park

FROM KEITH GROLLER

The Phillies sent out this release earlier, giving fans the rundown of how it will all go down on Saturday:

Highlights for NLCS Game 1 at Citizens Bank Park

Saturday, October 16 – Phillies vs. Giants



**Traffic advisory: Due to multiple events in the Sports Complex this weekend,

fans are urged to take public transportation. Check phillies.com for details**



10:00 a.m. Majestic Clubhouse Store opens with new postseason merchandise. Fans can also shop online at phillies.com.



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 and beverages and postseason merchandise.



5:30 p.m. Ashburn Alley opens.



6:00 p.m. All gates open. Rally towels for all fans, compliments of AutoTrader.com and The Philadelphia Inquirer, Daily News and Philly.com. 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.



7:25 p.m. On-field Pre-game Ceremony begins.



7:28 p.m. “America the Beautiful” performed by Philadelphia Boys Choir and Chorale.



7:33 p.m. San Francisco Giants introduced.



7:37 p.m. Philadelphia Phillies introduced.



7:44 p.m. National Anthem sung by Philadelphia Boys Choir and Chorale.



7:48 p.m. Ceremonial First Pitch: Phillies alumnus Garry Maddox.



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



7th Inning “God Bless America” performed by child prodigy-trumpet player, Geoffrey Gallante, an accomplished fifth grader who has also performed at the White House and on several talk shows.

Broadcast TV: FOX…Play-by-play broadcaster Joe Buck and analyst Tim McCarver will be calling the action. Radio: WPHT 1210 AM will feature one-hour pre- and post-game coverage hosted by Jim Jackson; Scott Franzke, Larry Andersen, Chris Wheeler, Gary Matthews and Tom McCarthy will be behind the radio microphones; WUBA 1480 AM: Spanish Beisbol with hosts Bill Kulik, Danny Martinez and Ricky Ricardo. Also live on www.MLB.com.

phillies.com Go behind the scenes with Phillies blogs: The Phillies Insider and Down the Line. Also live updates on www.twitter.com/philaphillies and www.facebook.com/phillies.

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