NLDS Game 2 Postponement Puts Nationals, Dodgers In Bind

Yesterday's Dodgers-Nationals NLDS Game 2 was delayed until 1:00pm ET today. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred said, "Probably unlikely we would be able to get the field ready, even if it stopped at 8. So all things considered, we thought it was better for fans to let them know early and let them know that we’re going to be at 1 o’clock tomorrow when the weather is supposed to be good." Manfred said that on Monday Game 3 will "still go on as scheduled" in L.A., and the start time "won't change." As a result, the teams have to "travel across the country to play at Dodger Stadium less than 24 hours after Game 2’s conclusion." Manfred: "We do east-to-west travel like this during the regular season. It’s not ideal, but doable. Doable" (WASHINGTON POST, 10/9). Meanwhile, Indians-Red Sox ALDS Game 3 was postponed from today to Monday at 6:00pm ET because of rain (THE DAILY).