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Phillies-Nationals Postponed Due To Reported COVID-19 Outbreak In Washington Clubhouse

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Wednesday night’s game between the Phillies and Nationals has been postponed due to a reported COVID-19 outbreak in the Washington clubhouse. The postponement comes one day after Nationals shortstop Trea Turner was removed from Tuesday’s game because of a positive COVID test.

The game will be made up as a single-admission doubleheader on Thursday beginning at 12:05 p.m.

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Tonight’s game between the Phillies and Nationals has been postponed. pic.twitter.com/1EA4qnReOm

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Turner was removed from Tuesday night’s game after the top of the first inning.