Reds-Nationals game delayed due to storms in Washington
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 2:19 AM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
The Reds-Nationals game at Nationals Park has been delayed due to storms affecting the area. Originally scheduled for a 6:45 p.m. ET start, the Nationals confirmed the delay around 5:41 p.m. ET, noting inclement weather as the cause. Both teams are in an evaluation phase, as neither is in contention for postseason play. Starting pitchers Chase Petty for Cincinnati and Cade Cavalli for Washington now face uncertainty regarding their respective outings. Weather forecasts indicate potential thunderstorms may continue until after sunset, complicating the resumption of play.
- •Game delayed at Nationals Park due to storms.
- •Original start time was 6:45 p.m. ET.
- •Cincinnati Reds and Washington Nationals both out of postseason contention.
- •Delay affects starting pitchers Petty and Cavalli.
- •Severe thunderstorm watch until 9 p.m. in D.C.
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"The Reds-Natonals game was delayed at Nationals Park. Here is the reason for the delay and the latest update on when play will begin. The post Why is the Reds-Nationals Game Delayed Today? When Will it Start? appeared first on HEAVY.
"The Mets-Pirates game was delayed at PNC Park. Here is the reason for the delay and the latest update on when play will begin. The post Why is the Mets-Pirates Game Delayed Today? When Will it Start Again? appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 2:19 AMWhy is the Mets-Pirates Game Delayed Today? When Will it Start Again?
The Mets-Pirates game was delayed at PNC Park. Here is the reason for the delay and the latest update on when play will begin. The post Why is the Mets-Pirates Game Delayed Today? When Will it Start Again? appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 12:52 AMWhy is the Reds-Nationals Game Delayed Today? When Will it Start?
The Reds-Natonals game was delayed at Nationals Park. Here is the reason for the delay and the latest update on when play will begin. The post Why is the Reds-Nationals Game Delayed Today? When Will it Start? appeared first on HEAVY.
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