Washington Nationals celebrate Cade Cavalli's extension and Josiah Gray's return
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 3:35 PM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
On September 18, 2026, the Washington Nationals secured a 9-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. Cade Cavalli signed a four-year extension worth $47 million and achieved 200 strikeouts for the season. Josiah Gray made his return after nearly three years away, throwing a scoreless inning. This marks the Nationals' 72nd win of the season, their highest since 2019, and puts them one victory shy of avoiding a 90-loss season with a positive finish expected in their remaining games.
- •Cade Cavalli signed a 4-year extension worth $47 million.
- •Cavalli achieved 200 strikeouts this season in a dominant performance.
- •Josiah Gray returned to pitch after almost three seasons due to injury.
- •Nationals' 72 wins this season surpass their total since 2019.
- •One more win will help avoid a 90-loss season.
- 3:35 PMYahoo Sports — Yesterday was the best day for the Washington Nationals in a long time
"Between Cade Cavalli’s extension, Josiah Gray’s return and several milestones, yesterday was a special day for the Nats
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