Outside of Philadelphia, it's snowing. In parts of New York state, Pennsylvania and New Jersey, it's really snowing. Which is why the game is scheduled for 8 p.m. tonight - maybe.
The sight of all the fans who paid almost six hundred bucks a ticket scurrying to their cars last night after sitting through a downpour, as Selig proclaimed the game will be played in Philly even if it takes until Thanksgiving made me realize that, perhaps, those who have been saying there's no drama in this World Series are finally happy.
Maybe. They would probably be happier if it was snowing in Philly.
The rest of us just want the precipitation to stop.
Meanwhile the Rays had to move to a hotel in Wilmington Delaware, unable to get lodging in Philly. (Imagine making those calls! Hi we're the Rays and we want a reservation in Philly...) This means a 35 mile trip across state lines whenever the game is (tentatively) rescheduled. Tonight's forecast now says light rain and wind toward evening, but local forecasters last night suggested the game should just be rescheduled for Wednesday, although it will be colder.
Of course some of those same optimists thought the game could be played last night.
UPDATE: Phillies press release, October 28, 2008
Game Five of the 2008 World Series will not resume tonight due to inclement weather. Game Five is now tentatively scheduled to resume on Wednesday evening at 8:37 p.m. (ET), weather permitting. Commissioner Allan H. (Bud) Selig said: "While obviously we want to finish Game Five as soon as possible, the forecast for today does not allow for us to continue the game this evening. We are closely monitoring tomorrow's forecast and will continue to monitor the weather on an hourly basis. We will advise fans as soon as we are able to make any final decisions with respect to tomorrow's schedule."
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Go Phillies, goodluck!
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