Series Delayed Another Day

Forecast of high winds, rain, and even snow in Philadelphia pushes conclusion to Wed.
By Nick McMaster,  Newser Staff
Posted Oct 28, 2008 12:38 PM CDT
Series Delayed Another Day
Fans watch the sixth inning in the pouring rain during Game 5 of the baseball World Series between the Philadelphia Phillies and Tampa Bay Rays in Philadelphia, Monday, Oct. 27, 2008.   (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

A forecast of high winds, heavy rain, and even snow in Philadelphia tonight moved Major League Baseball to push the conclusion of Game 5 of the World Series until at least tomorrow, NBC10 reports. “While obviously we want to finish Game 5 as soon as possible, the forecast for today does not allow for us to continue the game this evening,” commissioner Bud Selig said. The game was tied 2-2 in the sixth inning. (More baseball stories.)

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