Cade Cavalli strikes out 11 as Nationals shut out Rangers 6-0

Cade Cavalli recorded 11 strikeouts over six innings, leading the Washington Nationals to a 6-0 victory against the Texas Rangers on Wednesday night. Cavalli allowed only three hits and one walk while throwing 58 of his 84 pitches for strikes. José Tena gave Washington the lead with a solo home run in the third inning, followed by a three-run homer from Andrés Chaparro in the seventh. This match marked the Nationals' fifth shutout victory of the season. The Rangers have now dropped out of the American League's third wild card spot after the loss.

• 2:56 AMYahoo Sports — Cade Cavalli has second double-digit strikeout game in row as Nationals beat Rangers 6-0