Nationals-Guardians Game Postponed

WASHINGTON — Heavy rain and ominous clouds led to the postponement of the series opener between the Cleveland Guardians and the Washington Nationals on Monday night. The game faced over an hour of a pregame rain delay before the decision was made.

Rescheduled for Doubleheader

This matchup will now take place as part of a traditional doubleheader on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. This change allows fans to still witness the teams compete despite the weather interruption.

Guardians’ Doubleheader Plans

Tuesday marks the second doubleheader for the Guardians this season, having previously split a doubleheader against the Red Sox on April 26, winning 5-4 in one game and losing 7-3 in the other.

Starting Pitchers

The Guardians will maintain their pitching schedule despite the postponement. Luis Ortiz, who was initially set to pitch on Monday, will now start Game 1 of the doubleheader. Ben Lively will follow as the Game 2 starter.

Recent Performance

Both Ortiz and Lively are coming off impressive performances against the Minnesota Twins. Ortiz pitched 6 1/3 scoreless innings with five strikeouts, while Lively added 5 2/3 scoreless innings to his record in his last start.

More Information

For further details regarding the postponement and the doubleheader, fans can find additional information here.