# Reds-Nationals opener delayed by rain at Nationals Park 2026-08-08T00:52:38+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Friday's series opener between the Cincinnati Reds and Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., was delayed before first pitch due to rain. The Nationals announced the delay on social media, saying they were monitoring conditions and would provide updates on their website and text alert service. No new start time had been announced as of writing. If the game proceeds Friday, the Reds are expected to start Chase Petty in a bullpen game. Washington plans to start Cade Cavalli, who has a 2.52 ERA over his last seven starts. The Reds lead Major League Baseball with a 33-19 record in games decided by two runs or fewer. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com Tags: Cade Cavalli, Chase Petty, Cincinnati Reds, MLB, rain delay, Washington Nationals Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/reds-nationals-opener-delayed-by-rain-at-nationals-park/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/reds-nationals-opener-delayed-by-rain-at-nationals-park/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.