Cade Cavalli continues strong 2026 season for Washington Nationals

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Last updated Sep 6, 2026

Cade Cavalli continues strong 2026 season for Washington Nationals
Summary

Cade Cavalli delivered six innings of work with eight strikeouts in a 6-5 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday. The performance marked another consistent outing for the right-hander, who has allowed three earned runs or fewer in 28 of his 30 starts this season. Since the departure of Foster Griffin, Cavalli has maintained a 1.83 ERA and a.188 opponent batting average over nine starts. Washington falls to 67-77 on the year following the defeat, which included the team's 36th blown save of the season. In related personnel moves, the club sent Max Kranick to Triple-A Rochester after he cleared waivers. The Nationals prepare to conclude their three-game series against the Dodgers on Sunday night.

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  • Cade Cavalli struck out eight batters across six innings on Saturday night.
  • The Washington Nationals lost 6-5 to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
  • Cavalli holds 185 strikeouts and a 1.83 ERA over his last nine starts.
  • Max Kranick was sent to Triple-A Rochester after clearing waivers.
  • The Nationals play the final game of the series against the Dodgers on Sunday.
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  • 11:09 PMYahoo SportsCade Cavalli Cementing Himself as Nationals Second-Half Ace
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The Washington Nationals need pitching help this offseason, but Cade Cavalli may have already cemented himself as the ace of the 2027 rotation

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