Rain delay pauses Braves-Nationals game for nearly 90 minutes
A rain delay in the fourth inning at Nationals Park lasted 1 hour and 25 minutes, altering pitching usage for both clubs.
A rain delay struck Nationals Park during the fourth inning of the Braves-Nationals game on September 2, 2026, lasting 1 hour and 25 minutes. Starter Brad Lord had already exited for Washington, and reliever Riley Cornelio entered after the delay. Grant Holmes had retired the first nine Nationals on just 26 pitches before the stoppage, potentially affecting his workload. The delay changed the pitching sequence for Washington, with Cornelio absorbing the bulk of the innings.
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