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I was out in California last week. I happened to be in the Dodgers viewing area for the April 2 Dodgers/Giants tilt. This was that crazy game where Lincecum was supposed to start for the visiting Giants against Billingsley and the Dodgers. Well, both Bochy and Torre decided to "play weatherman" in the words of Immortal Vin and hold off starting their young studs. Eventually, both Billingsley and Lincecum would appear in the game. Long story short, it was a hell of a crazy game.

It started amidst a forecast of impending rain. As the fourth inning began, both managers were having second thoughts. In came Lincecum, then in the fifth came Billingsley. Then came the rain. Amazingly, Lincecum returned after the rain and ultimately won the game. My friend RLW back home in St. Louis was listening to the action on MLB radio. These were some haiku we wrote to record the evening (the first being his).

1

Radar cells active
The grounds crew brings out the tarp
Delayed in L.A.


2

After a
rain-delay edition of the news —
the first pitch.


3

Again at 95,
Lincecum didn't stiffen
in the rain.

// posted by J Rand @ 8:19 PM