Oct 28 2008
Tarp it Up! Rain Suspends World Series!
The Philadelphia Phillies will have to wait at least one more night to clinch a World Series title. Photo: Getty Images.
Last night’s rain delay pushed the Phillies victory celebration back until Wednesday at the earliest. It isn’t the ideal situation for Major League baseball, which will see a 2-2 game resume in the sixth inning - weather permitting.
The delay should benefit Tampa Bay, who narrowly avoided being the first team to lose a rain shortened World Series clincher by tying the game on a BJ Upton manufactured run. The Rays, on the brink, should have tonight and tomorrow to think about their newfound momentum. Evan Longoria and Carlos Pena finally got on the board with hits and Cole Hamels will not be available.
Tampa Bay will also have a more well rested David Price ready to come in at some point, Price threw 2.1 innings on Oct. 23 so he should be able to pitch multiple innings if needed. The shortened game will certainly be a new look for baseball.
