Bud proposes to Pena

As bad as it is that a World Series game was suspended because of rain, things could've been much worse.

If Carlos Pena doesn't hit that run scoring single to tie the game, the game would've either continued in the pouring rain or gone into a rain delay. When it didn't stop raining, the game would've been called and the Phillies granted the World Series trophy...in the clubhouse...after a long rain delay...with the stands likely empty. That looks good on the cover of Sports Illustrated.

The only other alternative would've been suspending the game with the Phillies up 2-1. If they picked up play and the Rays won, the Phillies would've lost a game that could've been considered complete and given them a World Series title. At the very least, they lose the opportunity to celebrate at home. At the worst, the Rays could win Games 6 and 7.

So, still smarting from the whole "All Star Game tie," which was as much the fault of the managers, Bud Selig might've had to deal with the first rain shortened World Series clinch.