The Reds and Nationals scheduled 4:10 p.m. start will be delayed, with the delay likely being short, according to a Reds spokesman. Reds officials then confirmed the game was scheduled to start at 4:30 p.m.

MacKenzie Gore survived the rain and mud, digging deep to keep this afternoon’s series finale under control just as it looked like it might slip away.And because the burgeoning ace was able to do that,

Washington’s emergent ace struck out nine in soggy Cincinnati, and Luis García Jr.’s go-ahead homer helped the Nationals secure a 4-1 win and a series victory.