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.
------
AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB
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
2024 National League East Standings
Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Philadelphia | 90 | 59 | .604 | - | W2 |
Atlanta | 81 | 67 | .547 | 8.5 | W2 |
New York | 81 | 68 | .544 | 9 | L2 |
Washington | 68 | 81 | .456 | 22 | W3 |
Miami | 55 | 95 | .367 | 35.5 | L3 |
2024 National League Central Standings
Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Milwaukee | 86 | 63 | .577 | - | L1 |
Chicago | 76 | 73 | .510 | 10 | W1 |
St. Louis | 74 | 75 | .497 | 12 | L3 |
Cincinnati | 73 | 78 | .483 | 14 | L1 |
Pittsburgh | 71 | 78 | .477 | 15 | W1 |