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Chicago White Sox-Washington Nationals Game Postponed Due to Rain, Doubleheader Set for TuesdayMonday night's highly anticipated matchup between the Washington Nationals and Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field has been postponed due to inclement weather. The game will be rescheduled as a straight doubleheader on Tuesday, with the first game starting at 1:10 p.m. CT.The pitching matchups for the three-game series have yet to be announced. Washington's Trevor Williams was originally slated to face Chicago's Chris Flexen in Monday's opener. Williams is seeking his third consecutive victory, while Flexen has impressed in his last three starts, posting a 2-0 record with a 1.69 ERA.The White Sox enter the series on a positive note, having won three of four games against the Cleveland Guardians in their previous series. They have improved their record to 9-7 since enduring a dismal start to the season, where they lost 22 of their first 25 games.Meanwhile, the Nationals have split their last six games, including dropping two of three to the Boston Red Sox over the weekend.Injury Updates:Nationals:* Right-handed pitcher Cade Cavalli is scheduled to throw a simulated game on Tuesday after a short bullpen session on Saturday.* First baseman/designated hitter Joey Gallo is set for another rehab appearance with Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday.White Sox:* Center fielder Luis Robert Jr. will attempt to run at 90% and potentially participate in rehab games in Arizona this week.* Infielder Yoán Moncada is expected to begin hitting left-handed on Monday.* Infielder Danny Mendick will join Triple-A Charlotte for a rehab assignment.* Manager Pedro Grifol believes right-handed pitcher Dominic Leone will not require a rehab stint in the minors.The doubleheader on Tuesday will provide an opportunity for both teams to make up for the lost game and continue their respective momentum. The White Sox will aim to extend their winning streak, while the Nationals will look to bounce back from their recent setbacks.

The Oakland Athletics staged a remarkable comeback on Sunday, rallying from a 6-1 deficit to defeat the Washington Nationals 7-6 in the series finale at the Oakland Coliseum. The victory marked the A's third consecutive series win, a feat they had not achieved since 2021.Abraham Toro played a pivotal role in the A's resurgence, delivering a go-ahead, two-run single in a six-run sixth inning. The rally began with a walk to Toro and a double by JJ Bleday. Tyler Nevin and Lawrence Butler followed with run-scoring singles, while Derek Law's wild pitch brought Oakland within two runs.With the bases loaded, Jordan Weems forced in a run with a full-count pitch in the dirt. Toro then delivered the decisive blow, blooping a hit to short left that dropped just in front of Jesse Winker's diving attempt.Bleday and Butler each collected three hits for the A's, while Mitch Spence earned his first major league win in relief. Mason Miller struck out the side in the ninth inning to secure the save.The Nationals, who had led 6-1 in the sixth, were unable to hold on to their advantage. Joey Meneses and Lane Thomas drove in runs off Spence, but it was not enough to prevent the A's from completing the comeback.The victory improved Oakland's record to 6-3, while Washington dropped to 3-6. The A's have now won three consecutive series for the first time since 2021, a sign of progress for a team that struggled last season.

Nick Martini's historic opening day performance propelled the Cincinnati Reds to an emphatic 8-2 victory over the Washington Nationals. The 33-year-old outfielder, making his first opening day start, electrified the crowd with two towering home runs, becoming the first Reds player to achieve the feat since Adam Dunn in 2007.Martini's first homer, a two-run shot in the second inning, set the tone for the Reds' offensive onslaught. He followed it up with a three-run blast in the third, giving Cincinnati an early 5-0 lead. The veteran outfielder's heroics were a testament to his resilience and determination, having played for four different teams since 2018.Frankie Montas, making his Reds debut, was equally impressive on the mound. The right-hander pitched six shutout innings, allowing only four hits and striking out four. Montas' dominant performance was a welcome sight for the Reds, who had high expectations for the former New York Yankees starter.The Nationals, on the other hand, struggled to keep pace with the Reds' offense. Isaiah Gray, making his first start for Washington, allowed seven runs in four innings. Eddie Rosario provided the Nationals' only offense with a two-run homer in the seventh inning.Reds manager David Bell praised Martini's performance, saying, "We've known this guy can hit, so for it to all come out opening day and his first one, which us surprising or shocking when you think about it because this guy has been a good player for a long time."The Reds will look to continue their winning ways on Saturday when they face the Nationals in the second game of the series. Patrick Corbin will start for Washington, while Hunter Greene will take the mound for Cincinnati.