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Originally Posted by SethPDX
Well, if the game had been called after 5 with the score 2-1 Phillies (after 4-1/2 actually), the game would be over under OBR. I read today that Bud said he would not have allowed the World Series to end like that. Well, Bud, that would mean making up rules as you go along in the middle of the World Series. It probably is for the best that the Rays were able to tie it.
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Well, a 72 hour rain delay is not in the rule book, either. In fact, there is no time limit on a rain delay. That the pretend commissioner was having the game continue in unplayable conditions just to avoid having to actually step forward and make a courageous decision is no surprise.