Article: 'Life owes us all an extra day' ; Manager Dusty Baker tinkers with Reds' lineup after rain forces a doubleheader today in New York against Mets.

NEW YORK -- An all-day rain that fouled up air traffic, train traffic and automobile traffic fouled up the Cincinnati Reds-New York Mets baseball game Friday, May 9.

After waiting an hour past the 7:10 scheduled time, the game was called off, so the two teams will play a day-night, split-gate doubleheader today. The first game is scheduled for 1 p.m.; then they clear out Shea Stadium to charge separate admission for the 7:30 game.

"What a wasted day," Reds manager Dusty Baker said. "Life owes us all an extra day of our lives after this one."

Matt Belisle faces Johan Santana in the first game and Bronson Arroyo faces Mike Pelfrey in the second game.

After the postponement announcement, ...

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