Washington Nationals @ Pittsburgh Pirates
Nationals vs. Pirates postponed by rain, doubleheader set for Saturday
PITTSBURGH -- — A game between the Washington Nationals and Pittsburgh Pirates was postponed Friday night because of rain in the forecast.
It will be made up as part of a split doubleheader on Saturday. The first game is scheduled for 1:35 p.m. and the nightcap for 6:40 p.m.
Luis Ortiz (6-4, 3.19 ERA) will be the Pirates starting pitcher in Game 1 followed by Mitch Keller (11-9, 3.88). The Nationals will start two rookie left-handers -- DJ Herz (2-7, 4.09) and Mitchell Parker (7-9, 4.27).
The game Friday was called off about a half hour before the scheduled start. While no rain was falling, the radar showed a strong line of severe thunderstorms heading toward Pittsburgh.
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Series tied 2-2
Game Information
- Umpires:
- Home Plate Umpire - Marvin Hudson
- First Base Umpire - Hunter Wendelstedt
- Second Base Umpire - Charlie Ramos
- Third Base Umpire - Edwin Jimenez
2026 National League East Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | - | W1 |
| Philadelphia | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | - | W1 |
| New York | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | - | W1 |
| Washington | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | - | W1 |
| Atlanta | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | - | W1 |
2026 National League Central Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | - | W1 |
| Milwaukee | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | - | W1 |
| Pittsburgh | 0 | 1 | .000 | 1 | L1 |
| Cincinnati | 0 | 1 | .000 | 1 | L1 |
| Chicago | 0 | 1 | .000 | 1 | L1 |
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