Here’s what Wrigley Field looks like when you start a game after a three hour, forty minute rain delay. Note: baseball games should not start after a three hour, forty minute rain delay. There were about 750 actual fans in the seats by the time the game ended according to reporters covering the game. Viva the second wild card, rendering this game essential.
CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 18: A general view of empty box seats at Wrigley Field during a game between the Chicago Cubs and the Pittsburgh Pirates in the sixth inning on September 18, 2012 at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. There was a 3 hour and thirty seven minute rain delay. The game started at 10:40 pm. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 18: A general view of empty bleachers at Wrigley Field during a game between the Chicago Cubs and the Pittsburgh Pirates in the sixth inning on September 18, 2012 at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. There was a 3 hour and thirty seven minute rain delay. The game started at 10:40 pm. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images)
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