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Reds-Nationals opener delayed by rain at Nationals Park
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,…
The Story in Brief
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.
The Indian Opinion
A rain delay in early August is hardly news, yet coverage often treats it as a major event. The real story is the Reds' dominance in close games, 33 wins in contests decided by two runs or fewer. That is a mark of composure under pressure, not luck. Fans should watch whether Petty and Cavalli live up to their billing when the game finally starts. A single delayed game does not define a season, but it does test a team's readiness to pivot.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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