P-Nats and Red Sox Rained Out of Chance to Play Series Opener

Salem, VA---The Potomac Nationals and Salem Red Sox were rained out of a chance to begin their series opener on Friday night inside the confines of Salem Memorial Ballpark.

 

LewisGale Field was hit with consistent light rainfall most of the afternoon and following an official 20 minute rain delay, the game was postponed.

 

A doubleheader has been scheduled for tomorrow (Saturday) with Game One slated to begin with a 3:05pm first pitch and the nightcap will start not before 6:05pm.

 

The Nationals will send LHP Hector Silvestre (1-0, 3.55) and RHP Dakota Bacus (4-6, 4.49) to the mound tomorrow while the Red Sox will have RHP Joe Gunkel (2-4, 3.83) and RHP Pat Light (5-5, 4.99) pitching. The order of the pitching matchups is to be determined.

 

The Potomac Nationals of the Carolina League play at Pfitzner Stadium in Woodbridge, Virginia, and are the Class-A Advanced affiliate of the Washington Nationals. The Potomac Nationals have claimed four Carolina League Championship titles (1982, 1989, 2008, and 2010) and eight division championships. Most recently, the P-Nats earned a 2013 Carolina League Northern Division pennant. P-Nats 2014 season tickets and mini plans are now on sale. Sponsorship opportunities for the 2014 season and beyond are available. Plan your corporate outing now for the 2014 season to see the future stars of the Washington Nationals at The Pfitz as the P-Nats offer discounted group rates and all-inclusive picnic options. Visit the P-Nats online at www.potomacnationals.com orcall the Potomac Nationals Ticket Office at 703-590-2311 for more information!

 

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