Nationals-White Sox opener postponed; doubleheader Tuesday

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The opener of a three-game series between the Washington Nationals and host Chicago White Sox was rained out Monday evening.

The White Sox said the game will be made up Tuesday as part of a straight doubleheader beginning at 3:40 p.m. local time. Game 2 will begin 30-45 minutes after the conclusion of Game 1.

The White Sox will send right-hander Chris Flexen (2-3, 4.29 ERA