Phillies-Nationals postponed, game set for Thursday

Wednesday night's game between the host Washington Nationals and Philadelphia Phillies has been postponed to Thursday due to rain.

First pitch is scheduled for 1:05 p.m. ET on Thursday. Both teams originally were scheduled to have an off day.

Philadelphia's Aaron Nola (7-7, 4.30 ERA) was scheduled for pitch against fellow right-hander Paolo Espino (4-4, 4.13) on Wednesday.

Entering Wednesday, the Phillies are 2 1/2 gam