After a day off, the Red Sox will open a three-game series at the Washington Nationals on Friday. First pitch is at a very Patriots Day-esque 11:05 a.m. because it is a tradition in D.C. to have a late-morning game on the Fourth of July. The Sox appeared to be on the verge of a three-game winning streak and clawing their way back to .500, but a late-inning collapse against the Reds Wednesday saw a 3-0 lead evaporate, with Cincinnati rallying for an 8-4 win in the series finale to avoid a sweep. Here is a preview.