Monday, October 27, 2008

Game 5

It's only fair that the Rays tied the game in the sixth.
The rain pouring down in sheets, and trailing by one, Tampa Bay was in jeopardy of losing the game and World Series with three innings outstanding.
Weather conditions became serious enough at the start of the fifth inning where the umpires could have delayed the game without objection. Waiting, plus a questionable strike zone, allowed the Phillies to take the lead into the "it counts" innings.
Shane Victorino hit a two-out two-run bases loaded single in the first inning following a walk to Pat Burrell that featured what appeared to be strike three twice, but were called balls.
B.J. Upton stole second in the mud and Carlos Pena knocked him home to tie the score in the bottom of the sixth.
The rain delay began immediately after Evan Longoria flied out to end the inning.
Assuming the conditions don't dramatically improve, the Rays will live to see another day, but with only nine outs to make a move.

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