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Dodgers, Nationals to play doubleheader after rainout

WASHINGTON -- The rain will eventually stop and baseball will eventually return to Nationals Park.

Probably.

The Washington Nationals were washed out yet again Friday night when they attempted to open a three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Washington has played just 5 1/2 innings of baseball since completing their game on Sunday.

Ever-optimistic despite the forecast, the teams are scheduled to play a day-night doubleheader on Saturday with games scheduled for 2:05 p.m. and 8:05 p.m.

"Pretty confident," Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said about Saturday's twin bill. "Whether we have to delay a little bit the first game and make a long day even longer potentially.