LaBelle Warms Up For Game Four

Posted Oct 26, 2008 by Shannon Liston, News Channel 8

Updated Oct 26, 2008 at 07:10 PM

While the grounds crew worked to get a soggy field dry for Game Four of the World Series, a soulful voice rocked a fairly empty ballpark. Philadelphia native Pattie LaBelle rehearsed the national anthem around 1:30 p.m. near the third base dugout. She is slated to sing to a packed house tonight. When Ms. LaBelle finished, vendors preparing for the long night ahead clapped and cheered.

Also participating in the pregame ceremonies tonight is Hall of Fame pitcher and Temple Terrace resident Robin Roberts. Roberts is scheduled to throw out the ceremonial first pitch. To learn more about the Phillies’ former ace, watch a live report from Dan Lucas tonight at 6 p.m. on News Channel 8.




Phillies fans wait in front of the Robin Roberts statue before the gates open at Citizens Bank Park for Game Four of the World Series. Temple Terrace resident and Phillies Hall of Fame pitcher Robin Roberts throws out the first pitch tonight. Roberts said in an interview with News Channel 8 reporter Dan Lucas, “If the Phillies don’t win, I hope the Rays do.” He also added that he just wants to get the ball past the plate. He’s not looking for a strike.  News Channel 8 photo by Bob Hansen