Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Ray Room
For the first time in World Series history, a game was halted due to rain. The Rays and Phillies will continue Game 5 tonight with play resuming in the bottom of the 6th. The miracle Rays tied the game in the top of the 6th, 2 to 2 and effectively survived Philadelphia ace, Cole Hamels, arguably the best pitcher in baseball. However this amazing story didn’t end here.
The Rays had checked out of their Philadelphia hotel with the hopes of returning to St. Petersburg for Game 6 or at the worst, going home for the winter. When play was suspended, the obligatory search for a hotel began. Now you would think that after 100 years of MLB play, the advent of computers, and the fact that you’re playing in the (warning: sarcasm approaching) “City of Brotherly Love,” having a hotel arranged for the visiting American (sorry about that Steve) League Champions would be a foregone conclusion, yes? No!
In fact, the Rays Manager contacted no less than 11 area Philadelphia hotels only to be told, “No room at the Inn for your silly old Rays.” Lets see, we’re in an economic turn down and its October 28, well, there you go. No wonder ALL the rooms in Philadelphia were booked up solid on a Monday night.
What would you have done at this point? Look up a K.O.A. Campground? No, Ray’s Manager, Joe Madden, broke out the old laptop and goggled “Philadelphia Hotels.” They finally found one in Delaware! Seems the folks in Delaware are not willing to spread the wealth with Philadelphia so they gladly accepted the Rays.
If you combine this lack of brotherly love and the seriously crazy strike zone last night, I think the Rays might be playing tonight with a bit of a chip / rain drop / snow flake on their shoulders. That is, if they get to play.
My next post: Angel Food at our church.
The Rays had checked out of their Philadelphia hotel with the hopes of returning to St. Petersburg for Game 6 or at the worst, going home for the winter. When play was suspended, the obligatory search for a hotel began. Now you would think that after 100 years of MLB play, the advent of computers, and the fact that you’re playing in the (warning: sarcasm approaching) “City of Brotherly Love,” having a hotel arranged for the visiting American (sorry about that Steve) League Champions would be a foregone conclusion, yes? No!
In fact, the Rays Manager contacted no less than 11 area Philadelphia hotels only to be told, “No room at the Inn for your silly old Rays.” Lets see, we’re in an economic turn down and its October 28, well, there you go. No wonder ALL the rooms in Philadelphia were booked up solid on a Monday night.
What would you have done at this point? Look up a K.O.A. Campground? No, Ray’s Manager, Joe Madden, broke out the old laptop and goggled “Philadelphia Hotels.” They finally found one in Delaware! Seems the folks in Delaware are not willing to spread the wealth with Philadelphia so they gladly accepted the Rays.
If you combine this lack of brotherly love and the seriously crazy strike zone last night, I think the Rays might be playing tonight with a bit of a chip / rain drop / snow flake on their shoulders. That is, if they get to play.
My next post: Angel Food at our church.
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Yep! I am totally hoping this is just the thing that gets us back on track and a three game win streak!
I didn't even know the game had been suspended. I thought it was a rain out and hadn't even started! That's how much of a MLB fan I happen to be. We had to go to San Diego last night to take ship-out to the airport, so I missed all the sports, but I did see the highlights where Peyton and Company got spanked by those boys from Tennessee. Not a good season for Dungy.
cl - I think the Rays should have the momentum or at the very least, a serious chip on their shoulder.
Greg - First time since coming to the Colts Dungy has a losing record coming into the end of October.
Greg - First time since coming to the Colts Dungy has a losing record coming into the end of October.
Couldn't believe the game results and figured MLB was waiting for a miracle to suspend rather than call. Perhaps the strike zone was a directive on the part of MLB to extend the series? The more games the better for MLB.
Randy - I wonder if play would have been extended if the top of the 6th would have ended 2 to 1 Phillies?
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