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Nationals, Marlins start delayed by rain

UPDATE: The Nationals have announced the new first pitch time will be approximately 5:25 p.m.

WASHINGTON — The start of Thursday’s series finale between the Washington Nationals and Miami Marlins at Nationals Park has been delayed until due to earlier rain in the area.

First pitch was originally scheduled for 4:05 p.m.

WATCH: Nats celebrate World Series with parade ahead of Spring Training opener in Florida

The Washington Nationals showed off their trophy from winning the 2019 World Series in front of their local fans in South Florida during a parade on Thursday, February 20. Spring Training kicked off recently, and the first preseason game is Saturday, February 22, against the Houston Astros, the team they defeated in the World Series. Before the parade started, Michael A. Taylor and Sean Doolittle mingled with fans, some of whom were wearing hats supporting the local Miami Marlins. However, the West Palm Beach fans showed their support, as players like Kurt Suzuki, Trea Turner and Howie Kendrick rode in cars and buses through the main streets of Clemantis.
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