Rain, Rain, Go Away

The horrendous weather continues in NWA today, so the Naturals and Cardinals will have to play two tomorrow. Hopefully this rainout is what the Nats need to get their bats going. They'll play a doubleheader starting at 5:30, with the second game 30 minutes after the first.

I spoke with a member of the Naturals today, who told me that tonight's games might be shortened to seven innings, which would likely shave 30-45 minutes off of each game. I'd guess the second game will start somewhere between 8:15 and 8:30 if they are shortened. About 9:00 otherwise.

I don't know how deep Springfield's bullpen is, but let's hope that the Nats' deep staff of relief pitchers will be an advantage, as both teams will likely have to dig deeper into their 'pens for the second game.