Mets-Nationals start pushed back 3 hours because of forecast
WASHINGTON (AP) — The scheduled starting time for the opening day matchup between the New York Mets and Washington Nationals has been pushed back three hours because of rain in the forecast. Washington announced Wednesday that the Nationals and Mets agreed to play each other on Thursday at 7:05 p.m. EDT instead of 4:05 p.m. EDT. The season-opening four-game series between the NL East rivals is at Nationals Park.