Overview
- The Nationals-Braves game scheduled for Wednesday, May 21, was postponed due to persistent rain in Washington, D.C.
- The postponed game has been rescheduled as part of a split doubleheader on September 16, with Game 1 at 1 p.m. ET and Game 2 at 6:45 p.m. ET.
- Tickets and parking passes from the May 21 game will be honored for Game 1 of the doubleheader, while a separate ticket will be required for Game 2.
- This marks the second home game postponement for the Nationals this season, while it is the first for the Braves.
- Both teams adjusted their pitching rotations: Trevor Williams and AJ Smith-Shawver will start Thursday on extra rest, while Chris Sale also gains an additional day of rest.