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Nationals shut out Rockies 8-0 with strong pitching from Cade Cavalli

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 10:15 PM

Last updated Jul 22, 2026

Nationals shut out Rockies 8-0 with strong pitching from Cade Cavalli

Summary

The Washington Nationals defeated the Colorado Rockies 8-0 on July 22 in Denver. Cade Cavalli pitched six strong innings, allowing four hits and striking out eight. Luis García Jr. hit a two-run homer during a six-run seventh inning that broke the game open. This victory secured the Nationals' fourth consecutive road series win, taking two of three against the Rockies. CJ Abrams contributed with four hits in the game. The Nationals will face the Arizona Diamondbacks in a three-game series starting Friday, while the Rockies are set to play against the Milwaukee Brewers.

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By the Numbers

•Cade Cavalli allowed four hits in six innings, striking out eight.
•Luis García hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning.
•The Nationals scored six runs in the seventh to pull away.
•CJ Abrams recorded four hits in the game.
•Washington wins fourth consecutive road series.

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10:15 PMYahoo Sports — Nationals beat Rockies 8-0 as Cade Cavalli goes 6 strong innings and Luis García Jr. homers

What they're saying

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Cade Cavalli threw six strong innings, Luis García Jr. hit a two-run homer as part of a six-run seventh to break open a tight game and the Washington Nationals beat the Colorado Rockies 8-0 on Wednesday. The Nationals took two of three from the Rockies to win a fourth consecutive road series. Cavalli (7-4) scattered four hits and walked two while striking out eight.
— Yahoo Sportsby PAT GRAHAM

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