And while that mantra might usually apply to the frustrating history of the Chicago Cubs on the field, it applied to the weather Tuesday night. With the Cubs leading the San Francisco Giants 2-0 in the middle of the fifth inning, a torrential downpour arrived and the game was delayed.
Normally, that means it's the grounds crew's time to shine, but Tuesday night's performance was more like a dud. Here are some animated images that recap perhaps the worst rainy-day performance in sports this year.
Chicago Cubs Grounds Crew Strikes Out as Rain Falls During San Francisco Giants Game