Nationals Face Weather Challenges Ahead of Game with White Sox

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rain is expected to affect the Washington Nationals‘ game against the Chicago White Sox this afternoon at Nationals Park. The game is scheduled to start at 4:05 p.m. EDT, but forecasters predict steady rain that could disrupt play.

As of now, the Nationals sit at the bottom of the National League East, and the White Sox are in last place in the American League Central. Both teams are looking to end the season on a high note.

The Nationals’ Jake Irvin is set to take the mound today. He aims to improve upon a rough season where he has recorded a 5.69 ERA across 32 starts. Irvin has allowed 36 home runs this season, just two shy of the franchise record. Last weekend, he showed promise by allowing only two runs in a game against the Mets.

On the offense side, the Nationals hope to continue the momentum from Friday night’s game, where they hit six home runs in a losing effort. Luis Garcia Jr. was a standout performer, belting three of those homers. Their task today will be against Sean Burke, a right-handed pitcher for the White Sox, who has a 4.29 ERA and averages 1.5 home runs allowed per nine innings.

Today’s game will be broadcast on MASN2 and MLB.tv, with radio coverage available through 106.7 FM and 87.7 FM (Spanish). The weather forecast indicates temperatures around 71 degrees with winds blowing at 8 mph towards the field.

As the teams prepare to face off, the rain threatens to postpone the game, raising the possibility of a doubleheader on Sunday if today’s matchup cannot be played.