Yes, in this case the rain delay had a different result. An extra day (+ antibiotics & IV fluids) and they get back their ace - who lived up to everything needed. The Cubs' 2 starters were great but overshadowed in the lack of bats. Ultimate the 1 run was all it really took, facilitated by the rare short-stop error. Actually listened to the end of the game on AM radio enroute to confirmation of #2 grand-daughter.
(Not being Catholic, and this being occasioned by the visit of the area Bishop + Entourage and running 2.5 long-winded hours, I mostly tuned out & studied interior ceiling architecture as a capper to the bullpen giving up that grand-slam - seemed fitting.)
No rest-day - down to a 1 game shootout tonight. Drain the swamp.
Am disappointed for the Indians & Francona; I must send a condolence note to a friend whose heart still lives there. Damn Yankees.