WASHINGTON -- For the New York Mets, Thursdays rainout postponed an experiment to try Justin Turner in left field. For the Washington Nationals, the downpours were a welcome sight. "Well, this is good," said Washington manager Davey Johnson, looking at the weather radar on the computer monitor in his office. "And even one more rainout would be better." The Mets-Nationals series finale succumbed to Mother Nature on Thursday night before a pitch could be thrown. The game will be made up as part of day-night doubleheader on July 26. This rainout could be the opening salvo of nasty weather affecting both teams over the next few days. With Tropical Storm Andrea headed north, the teams Friday-Sunday series -- the Nationals host Minnesota, the Mets are home against Miami -- could feel the brunt, so the announced changes in their pitching rotations could end up being, well, all wet. Not that the Nationals mind. The rainout means they dont have to promote a starter for Saturdays game in place of Stephen Strasburg, who was placed on the 15-day disabled list this week with a strained lower back muscle. Thursdays starter, Gio Gonzalez, gets moved back to Friday and Nathan Karns gets pushed from Friday to Saturday. Jordan Zimmermann would then pitch on regular rest on Sunday. All weather permitting, of course. "With the number of guys we have on the DL, this is a welcome call," Johnson said. "And then not having to add somebody else, another starter, and then weve got an off-day on Monday. So we would have just really made a bunch of guys move around. This is much better. So Im happy about it." The Mets plan to keep Matt Harvey as their starter Friday, with Shaun Marcum moved from Thursday to Saturday. Jonathon Niese was scheduled to rejoin the rotation Saturday after missing one start with a sore shoulder, but now hell have at least one extra day to make sure hes healthy. The most intriguing name on the Mets lineup sheet Thursday was career infielder Turner, listed as leading off and playing left field. Turner made his first career appearance in the outfield May 8 against the Chicago White Sox when he took over in left after entering the game as a pinch-hitter in the eighth inning. Turner has appeared in 37 games this season, including starts at all four infield positions. Hes hitting .288 with six RBIs and a .318 on-base percentage. "Weve been losing games because we cant score," manager Terry Collins said before the game. "So I want to see if we can get the offence going." Collins also said he wanted to rest regular left fielder Lucas Duda, who has been bothered by a tight quadriceps muscle. The manager did not speak to reporters after the game, so it was unclear if he would start Turner in left field against the Marlins. But the manager felt confident about the move, noting before the game that he gave Turner some work at left field during spring training. "He can catch them in practice," Collins said. "He catches them in batting practice and he runs them down. Speeds a little different when the game time starts, so well see. The balls going to find you. Weve seen it everywhere." Vapormax Plus Blancas . LOUIS -- Heading into the final stretch of the season, the issues for the Chicago Bears banged-up defence only seem to be getting worse. Air Max 270 Mujer Rosa .Y. -- Bills receiver Stevie Johnson has a bone to pick with the NFL schedule maker. http://www.vapormaxplusespana.es/ . -- Yogi Ferrell orchestrates pretty much everything in Indianas offence. Vapormax Negras Hombre .J. -- New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz will miss the rest of the season after having surgery on his left knee. Vapormax Off White Blancas . Paul Pierce couldnt believe he missed at the end. Young scored a season-high 26 points to spark a huge effort from the leagues most productive bench, and Los Angeles beat the Brooklyn Nets 99-94 on Wednesday night after blowing a 27-point lead. STARKVILLE, Miss. -- Mississippi State is out to prove its recent jump in Southeastern Conference status is no fluke.The Bulldogs program has enjoyed nearly unprecedented success over the past two years, largely thanks to star quarterback Dak Prescott. But Prescott is now in the NFL with the Dallas Cowboys, leaving Mississippi State to fend for itself in the difficult Western Division.Safety Brandon Bryant is among the young players who said Mississippi State will miss Prescott, but can be successful without him.There are new faces and new names on every team in the SEC, Bryant said. Everyone in the SEC has the talent, were just ready to go out there for everyone to display it and start playing.Preseason camp started with four quarterbacks -- Nick Fitzgerald, Damian Williams, Elijah Staley and Nick Tiano -- fighting for the job. That list dropped to three when Staley was granted his release and will transfer.Bulldogs coach Dan Mullen is confident all of them can run the teams offense, which has often been dependent on the quarterbacks ability to be a dual threat.There isnt a guy that isnt a good runner so were not limiting you, Mullen said before Staleys departure. None of the skill sets of any of the four quarterbacks is going to limit what we do.The Bulldogs do have some experience returning on defense. Linebacker Richie Brown should anchor the middle of the field after leading the team with 109 tackles last season, including 13 for a loss. Defensive end A.J. Jefferson had 13 1/2 tackles for a loss last season and veterans like Bryant and Kivon Coman will lead the secondary.Here are a few other things to know about Mississippi State:LISTEN TO THE SIRMON: Mississippi States defense will be led by new coordinator Peter Sirmon. The 39-year-old, whoo played seven seasons in the NFL with the Tennessee Titans from 2000-06, comes to the Bulldogs after two seasons at Southern California.ddddddddddddSirmon says hes pleased that his players have adapted to his coaching so quickly. Said Bryant: Its been demanding, but its been great. With all new coaches it is different, but they came in with the attitude of making us all better. We fixed what we needed to do in the spring, now were just ready to roll.ROSS, HOLLOWAY KEYS TO OFFENSE: Mississippi State might still be looking for a quarterback, but it already has some experienced playmakers. Senior receiver Fred Ross returns after catching 88 passes for 1,007 yards and five touchdowns last season. Brandon Holloway is probably the teams most versatile player -- he gained 413 yards rushing, 396 yards receiving and 567 yards on kick returns last season.KEY GAMES: The Bulldogs have four winnable SEC home games against Auburn, Arkansas, Texas A&M and South Carolina. If Mississippi State can take care of business at Davis Wade Stadium, any success on the road will be a bonus. Theres also an interesting non-conference game on the road against BYU on Oct. 14.PREDICTION: Mississippi State will miss Prescott, but should have enough talent to advance to a bowl game for a seventh straight season. The Bulldogs will be competitive in the West, though a lack of elite playmakers makes it difficult to see them near the top with programs like Alabama and LSU.SEASON OPENER: Mississippi State hosts South Alabama on Sept. 3.---Follow David Brandt on Twitter: www.twitter.com/davidbrandtAP---AP College Football website: www.collegefootball.ap.org Cheap NFL Jerseys China NFL Jerseys Wholesale Wholesale Stitched Jerseys NFL Jerseys Wholesale Cheap Stitched Jerseys NFL Jerseys From China NFL Jerseys China ' ' '