Cade Cavalli dominates as Nationals shut out Cubs 7-0
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 12:50 AM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Cade Cavalli pitched eight innings, allowing only one hit and striking out ten batters as the Washington Nationals defeated the Chicago Cubs 7-0 on August 13, 2026. Cavalli's strong performance followed a stretch of ten starts with a 2.43 ERA, showcasing his development as a top pitcher. The Nationals took control of the game after a slow start, scoring five runs in the fifth inning, including a home run from rookie Abimelec Ortiz. This victory helped the Nationals avoid a series sweep against the Cubs.
- •Cade Cavalli allowed 1 hit in 8 innings with 10 strikeouts.
- •Abimelec Ortiz hit his 3rd homer in 4 games.
- •Nationals scored 5 runs in the 5th inning.
- •Cavalli's ERA drops to 2.43 over last 10 starts.
- •Nationals avoid series sweep against the Cubs.
- 12:50 AMYahoo Sports — Cade Cavalli flirts with perfection as the Washington Nationals stomp the Cubs
"Cade Cavalli looked like an ace and Abimelec Ortiz continued to crush baseballs in the Nats 7-0 win
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