By MIKE FITZPATRICK

AP Baseball Writer

PHILADELPHIA — Welcome back to the World Series. Leading off for the Philadelphia Phillies, a pinch hitter for October ace Cole Hamels.

Here comes Tampa Bay manager Joe Maddon out of the dugout. Yup, he’s going to make a pitching change before play even begins. Is that David Price coming in from the bullpen?

Hang on, we’ll find out after this commercial break. Please stay with us.

Huh?

Grab a tasty snack, folks, because that’s the bizarre scenario that could easily unfold whenever Game 5 finally resumes in Philadelphia.

With the score tied 2-all in the bottom of the sixth, the Phillies might be three innings from a championship. Or, the Rays could start a three-game winning streak that carries them to the title.

Sooner or later, though, someone is going to win this thing.

“It’s just another little twist to the story of an unbelievable season,” Tampa Bay slugger Carlos Pena said.

Suspended after 5 1/2 innings Monday night, Game 5 will recommence when the weather permits. That could take awhile, although the game was set to resume Tuesday at 8 p.m., according to Fox Sports, despite a forecast of more rain.

“You’re not going to win against Mother Nature,” Hamels said.

Play will pick up with Philadelphia coming to bat in the sixth and Hamels due to lead off. Tampa Bay must take the field and put a pitcher on the mound — right-handed reliever Grant Balfour is in the game for now.

But if the Phillies send up a left-handed pinch-hitter such as Greg Dobbs, Geoff Jenkins or Matt Stairs, look for Maddon to make an immediate move for a lefty.