Report: Game Five To Resume Wednesday
Posted by Tim Malcolm, Tue, October 28, 2008 12:54 PM | Comments: 57
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UPDATE (1:20 p.m.): Major League Baseball reports the game will start at the bottom of the sixth inning at 8:37 p.m. Wednesday. This factors in the Barack Obama campaign commercial originally scheduled for Wednesday.
Games six and seven could take place Thursday and Friday nights, if necessary.
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According to sources close to the situation, tonight’s rescheduled continuation of game five of the World Series has been canceled due to heavy storms, including snow, in the Philadelphia region.
A 2 p.m. press conference will be held with a new schedule.
Chances are they’ll play the rest of game five Wednesday.
More when it comes, including official word.
Posts: 0 Jeffrey
At least we can all get some sleep tonight for a change. And no, that doesn’t mean I’m okay with any of this.
Posted: 12:59 PM on October 28, 2008
Posts: 0 BrewTownPhilsPhan
What’s not getting talked about is that already MLB had agreed to a delayed start to game 6 to make room for an extended political commercial. That probably means that the start time (for the bottom of the 6th of game 5 – I need a scorecard!) will probably be something like 9:30.
Posted: 01:03 PM on October 28, 2008
Posts: 0 Robbi P
Why don’t we just have a tie game, co champions! worked in the All Star game. Jesus! Well i guess this is the old addage if the Phillies are in the World Series it must be snowing. lol How am I going to sleep waiting for another day
Posted: 01:04 PM on October 28, 2008
Posts: 0 Phils2008
This is insane.
Posted: 01:10 PM on October 28, 2008
Posts: 0 Manny
It’s official now. I’m happy they made this decision. No word though on Games 6 and 7.
Posted: 01:12 PM on October 28, 2008
Posts: 0 MP
It’s about time they made a decent call. Here is Bucks it is snowing like crazy – finally stopped after snowing pretty much all day. I think they should shoot for Thursday when it’s supposed to be sunny with no chance of showers.
Posted: 01:16 PM on October 28, 2008
Posts: 0 Don M
The conclusion of Game 5 of the World Series has been postponed until
Wednesday night, Major League Baseball announced Tuesday.
The game will resume with the teams tied 2-2, and the Phillies coming to
bat in the bottom of the 6th.
Game 6, if necessary, would be played on Thursday in Tampa Bay, and Game 7
would be played Friday. There will be no off day for travel.
Posted: 01:17 PM on October 28, 2008
Posts: 0 Groty
@Jeffrey
I’ll be out cold by 8:30 tonight. I’m dead.
Posted: 01:32 PM on October 28, 2008
Posts: 0 J-Man
Well the good news about this is if the series end up going 7 games,Cole could pitch game 7 on 3 days rest,but lets not think about that just end the series here in Philly.
Posted: 01:36 PM on October 28, 2008
Posts: 0 Chuck
Sleep tonight………………..YESSSSSS!!!!!
Posted: 01:36 PM on October 28, 2008
Posts: 0 Josh Baltimore
this whole situation is lame. This is causing arguments between co-workers that don’t need to be started. It is also causing me to get mad at people for no reason.
Why do we let sports and a-holes like Bud Selig and Joe Buck rule our lives?
Posted: 01:41 PM on October 28, 2008
Posts: 0 JimC
Sleep does sound good. I was up for over 40 hours straight yesterday. After sundays game I had to go work overnight. Got done at 8 went to school til two and then work till 8. Was hyped up on 5 hour energys and heinekens. Could barely get up this morning but I’m excited for this game. Going to be a real buzz kill with only 3 innings but if we win the town will go crazyy
Posted: 01:44 PM on October 28, 2008
Posts: 0 Manny
Don, where did you get that Game 6 and 7 would be Thurs and Friday?
According to MLB.com:
Games 6 and 7, if necessary, would take place in the domed confines of Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, though no determination has been made on the scheduling of those contests. They were originally to be played Wednesday and Thursday, respectively.
Posted: 01:45 PM on October 28, 2008
Posts: 0 J-Man
I’m surprised Bud Selig hasn’t proposed moving the game to be finished in Milwaukee (sarcasim).
Posted: 01:51 PM on October 28, 2008
Posts: 0 Ben
I just heard on the radio that due to the tampa games now being pushed they may actually put in a travel day if games 6 and 7 are necessary. That way the phils will be able to re-schedule everything. Assuming game 5 is tomorrow, that would make the travel day Thursday and then the next two on Friday and Saturday.
Posted: 01:51 PM on October 28, 2008
Posts: 0 Griffin
If MLB keep the travel day as Thursday and the games in Tampa are on Friday and Saturday, then we can pitch Hamels on regular rest in game 7 on Saturday. Or, we could just score 2 runs tomorrow night and have our bullpen pitch 3 shutout innings, that would be a lot easier for all of us.
Posted: 02:01 PM on October 28, 2008
Posts: 0 bull
Please do not have the game on Hallowee, family commitments will not allow me to watch!!! Or i will be single again
The phils should look at it like the first inning of game 5.5 they have scored in every first inning except the one they lost.
Posted: 02:05 PM on October 28, 2008
Posts: 0 Manny
Yea, Ben that makes a lot of sense. If they’re gonna reschedule, reshedule it right.
Lets see what they say about Games 6 and 7.
Posted: 02:07 PM on October 28, 2008
Posts: 0 NC Jason
I also do not see where people are getting 6 and 7 to be played on Thursday and Friday. Any links or truth to that rumor?
Posted: 02:11 PM on October 28, 2008
Posts: 0 Kyle
Any idea of if Charlie will have a press conference? I want to hear what he has to say since he hasn’t spoken to the media in awhile.
Posted: 02:12 PM on October 28, 2008
Posts: 0 J-Man
Everybody think games 6 and 7 will be played on Thursday and Friday because MLB said that if game 3 was canceled all the games would be played on consecutive days and their would be no off day,so i’m sure they plan on doing the same thing for this.
Posted: 02:16 PM on October 28, 2008
Posts: 0 metsfan
They are just delaying the inevitable. The Phillies are going to win at home. At least the game will be done early so it gives you more time to celebrate that night!
Posted: 02:20 PM on October 28, 2008
Posts: 0 Mike S.
worst case…if they lose game 5, and lose game 6…
this is what Cole had to say about pitching game 7, either on friday on short rest, or saturday on regular.
“If the Phillies want me to pitch, I’d tell them I’m more than happy to step in,” Hamels said.
Posted: 02:21 PM on October 28, 2008
Posts: 0 BrewTownPhilsPhan
I’m surprised Bud Selig hasn’t proposed moving the game to be finished in Milwaukee (sarcasim).
I would make a Phillies Nation banner and go and scream loud enough for the entire nation lol.
Posted: 02:22 PM on October 28, 2008
Posts: 0 Kyle
Seriously, has any player — Rollins, Werth, Burrell, Howard, etc…/Charlie talked? I am interested to see what they have to say since they didn’t speak last night.
Posted: 02:22 PM on October 28, 2008
Posts: 0 Ben
j-man is right. but, that did not consist of switching the day of the games in tampa. this is sort of a different scenario, and i can surely see them adding that extra day for travel arrangements for the new game times.
Posted: 02:22 PM on October 28, 2008
Posts: 0 Manny
J-Man, but this is different. With Game 3 they said that because they wanted to keep the games in Tampa Bay on schedule. Now that the remainder of games in Tropicana Field WILL HAVE to be rescheduled no matter what, inserting an off day for travel doesn’t seem like a problem at all. If anything, it gives everyone a bit more time to prepare logistically.
Posted: 02:24 PM on October 28, 2008
Posts: 0 Griffin
good point Manny, the schedule must already be changed, so why not add a travel day in there and play Games 6 and 7 on Friday and Saturday?
Posted: 02:29 PM on October 28, 2008
Posts: 0 Manny
Great point to keep in mind: The last play yesterday was Longoria hitting that fly ball to Victorino. That means that we won’t see the core of the Rays lineup early in tomorrow’s game. But the Phillies will probably get Rollins, Utley, Howard, Werth to go twice each.
Posted: 02:38 PM on October 28, 2008
Posts: 0 Manny
Suddenly, I’m very optimistic…!!! Go Phils!!
Posted: 02:40 PM on October 28, 2008
Posts: 0 Kristin
Hi!
I’m Kristin, a University of Pennsylvania psychology student and a Phillies fan! I’m doing an honors thesis project on clutch ability and psychological characteristics of baseball players and the Phillies are one of the teams that I am looking at. It would be great if anyone on this blog could participate in my survey and add to my results! Also, if you would like, when I complete my project I can let you know the results. Here is some background information about my project:
What is “clutch”? What players are considered “clutch” performers? What players are “gritty” or have natural talent? Are these players also “clutch”? These frequently cited terms in the game of baseball have never been objectively studied, but I am trying to change that. I have created a survey asking about some Major League players’ characteristics and it would be great if some of you, being huge baseball fans, could fill it out! It should only take a maximum of 15 minutes. Also, I would love to hear any comments that you have about my survey! Thanks so much for all your help!
Here is the website for my survey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=VUWValhJzb65tk1lZoMMEQ_3d_3d
Kristin
Posted: 02:41 PM on October 28, 2008
Posts: 0 TwoTonsOfIrony
I posted this elsewhere, but with the people talking like the stadium won’t be full, if for any reason there is someone on here who has a ticket that they won’t be able to use, I will drive up from DC and pick it up from you to go to the game. email is ian.handerhan@gmail.com, I think there are plenty of people who would be able to use a ticket…don’t let it go to waste.
Posted: 02:41 PM on October 28, 2008
Posts: 0 Chuck
Cholly and the boys should just keep their mouths shut until this is over. No need to make an ass of oneself (like Maddon and Pena last night) til it over.
Posted: 02:46 PM on October 28, 2008
Posts: 0 Gavin
Weather should be beau-T-ful for the conclusion of Game 5. 30 degrees with a wind gusts up to 25 mph. I’m glad they’re starting at 8:37. I’d hate it for Fox to miss out on a few ratings points.
Seriously, why cant they start The Game at 7pm. I dont think thats asking much considering how damn cold its going to be.
Posted: 02:55 PM on October 28, 2008
Posts: 0 Matt
Honestly, this whole thing worls out great for the Phils even if they somehow lose games 5 and 6. Hamels only threw 75 pitches last night, so if it comes down to a 7th game, he might be able to go on at least 3 days rest, with Blanton who could come in if needed, but I still think it ends whenever they pick this game up because the Phils have shown that they are that much better than the Rays.
Posted: 02:59 PM on October 28, 2008
Posts: 130 Amanda Orr
Talk about raining on the parade… Weather should be better for Wends, had a feeling they weren’t gonna play tonight. Can’t control the weather. Should have either never started the game, or delayed it after the 5th.
GO PHILS!
Posted: 02:59 PM on October 28, 2008
Posts: 0 erik
as said by two tons of irony…. i will buy a ticket from someone if any one happens to have one. i will pay good money for it too. ebubeck@gmail.com
Posted: 03:00 PM on October 28, 2008
Posts: 0 chris b
anyone know where i can find the let philly rock verison of kevin rudolfs new song? its all over Q102 but i cant find it anywhere on the net
Posted: 03:09 PM on October 28, 2008
Posts: 0 Robbi P
to go along with the theme of this blog if anyone is willing or able to give tickets I will gladly pay 200-??? for em philphan89@optonline.net if you got em I will go!
Posted: 03:21 PM on October 28, 2008
Posts: 0 MP
Charlie just had a conf call. It was streaming live on MLB.com a few minutes ago. Joe Maddon is on now I believe.
For everyone speculating about travel days and Game 6 and 7 — STOP. The only people traveling will be Tampa. We’ve waited 28 years, I guess one more day doesn’t hurt haha
Posted: 03:35 PM on October 28, 2008
Posts: 0 ryan
philly seems way too gloom and doom today. we need to realize that we are about to win the world freaking series!!!!!!!! i know this is really really really strange and all, but come on. let’s get pumped up. this ain’t chicago with their feeling of imminent doom on the horizon, we are about to take this thing. get pumped phillies fans! tomorrow could be the greatest day of your entire lives!
Posted: 03:44 PM on October 28, 2008
Posts: 0 Bob Myers
If anyone who has tickets can’t use them, I would love to have two. My ten year old son and I would scream for the Phillies for the entire 3 innings left! We will be a non-stop Phillies fanatic speaker/blaster. I would also happily mail you back your ticket stubs so you can keep it as a souvenir.
Just respond here and I”ll get in touch with you!
Posted: 03:55 PM on October 28, 2008
Posts: 0 erik
to get back to my point… i am desperate to see this game tomorrow. i am willing to pay whatever it takes to someone who cannot make the game. i would like multiple, but one will do. if you have any to spare, feel free to call or text message me. 570-527-9127. i am from pottsville(home of yurengling). i would be willing to drive wherever i would have to go to pick them up
Posted: 04:03 PM on October 28, 2008
Posts: 0 Manny
erik, if you are willing to pay “whatever it takes,” just go to stubhub..there are a few going for $600. I still think that is way too much for a 3.5 inning game.
Posted: 04:07 PM on October 28, 2008
Posts: 0 Don M
Kristin, good luck with the survey, that was pretty cool.
Posted: 04:10 PM on October 28, 2008
Posts: 0 Griffin
I agree, Kristin, good luck. Everyone should take the survey, it took me less than 3 minutes.
Posted: 04:36 PM on October 28, 2008
Posts: 0 Manny
Done, Kristin.
Posted: 04:43 PM on October 28, 2008
Posts: 0 Philsin5Puddles
Chris B, honestly Q102 sucks and they probably made it themselves. Best vet is to record it off the radio. If not call over there and ask for Richie Rich. He is the nicest guy at Q102 and will do anything for a listener especially get them a song. Richie Rich is all about the male demographics on Q102 too. He loves the guys lol
Posted: 05:16 PM on October 28, 2008
Posts: 0 SJ Mike
I know this is totally out of the question in most respects, but Wednesday would be Hamels’ scheduled bullpen session day. What do you think?
Posted: 05:33 PM on October 28, 2008
Posts: 0 SJ Mike
“If the Phillies want me to pitch, I’d tell them I’m more than happy to step in,” Hamels said.
Posted: 05:36 PM on October 28, 2008