Nationals 2021 opening day game postponed after 3 players test positive for COVID-19

By FOX 5 Digital Team
Updated  April 1, 2021 5:59pm EDT
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WASHINGTON - The long awaited start to the Washington Nationals 2021 season has been postponed after three players tested positive for COVID-19.

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According to ESPN’s Buster Olney Thursday’s game against the Mets was called off Thursday morning.

Along with the three players who tested positive, a third is being tested, Nationals General Manager Mike Rizzo says.

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The team said they were going to honor fans and the 2019 World Series Championship team and re-raise the World Series Champions flag instead of the traditional opening day ceremonial pitch.