Powergate: 5 other times the World Series had bizarre delays

Before Game 1 of the World Series cemented itself as an instant classic, it was on track as one of the weirdest games in recent memory.

During the fourth inning of the world broadcast of the sport's most important series, the game was delayed because of technical difficulties, prompting social media to dub the mishap "#powergate."

Here are five other times the big dance was delayed due to unforeseen circumstances:

IT'S RAINING, IT'S POURING

In 2008, with the Philadelphia Phillies leading the World Series 3-1 and the score tied 2-2 in Game 5, the contest was suspended after the top of the sixth inning due to rain, making it the first time in World Series history a game was not played through to completion or declared a tie.

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"While obviously we want to finish Game 5 as soon as possible, the forecast for today does not allow for us to continue the game this evening," then-commissioner Bud Selig said of the postponement. "We are closely monitoring tomorrow's forecast and will continue to monitor the weather on an hourly basis. We will advise fans as soon as we are able to make any final decisions with respect to tomorrow's schedule."

Rain continued to make playing conditions unsafe the following day, so the contest was continued two days later when the Phillies secured their second World Series title in franchise history with a 4-3 victory.

THE EARTHQUAKE SERIES

In one of the most tragic moments in baseball history, the 1989 World Series was put on hold after a 6.9-magnitude earthquake rocked the Bay Area, causing significant damage to the cities of San Francisco and Oakland, the two teams participating in the series.

The earthquake, which took place prior to Game 3, caused damage to the upper deck of Candlestick Park and ended up killing 63 people while injuring thousands.

Ten days later, the series would continue with an Athletics win and an eventual series sweep of the Giants.

FLYING LOW

Fans will go to extreme measures to meet their favorite superstars, and that was the case when Michael Sergio parachuted into Shea Stadium during Game 6 of the 1986 World Series with a "Go Mets" banner strapped to his chest.

Sergio cooperated in leaving the game quickly and even got a high-five from Mets pitcher Ron Darling while being escorted off the field.

FIRED UP

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Joaquin Andujar failed to show restraint in Game 7 of the 1985 World Series when he let his emotions get the better of him.

The fiery Dominican had to be restrained by teammates after disagreeing with a call from home plate umpire Don Denkinger, later getting ejected from the game.

Andujar would take a bat to a toilet in the bathroom of the visitor's clubhouse and was later suspended from playing for a month and a half the following regular season.

The frustration stemmed from a questionable call Denkinger made in favor of the Kansas City Royals in Game 6.

THIS STINKS

In Game 7 of the 1934 World Series, outfielder Ducky Medwick was removed from the contest under orders from commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis after fans began throwing food and garbage at him.

The stinky assault lasted over 30 minutes, with Landis making the decision because he was concerned for Medwick's safety.

Medwick drew hatred from the fans after fighting Marv Owen of the Detroit Tigers over a hard slide into third base during an 11-0 blowout.