Nationals' Cade Cavalli: Doesn't factor in decision
Cavalli did not factor into the decision Wednesday against the Phillies, allowing one run on five hits and two walks while striking out three across six innings.
Cavalli recorded his first quality start of the season, and this was a far better showing than his opening effort against the Cubs, where he allowed three runs (two earned) on three hits and three walks across 3.2 frames back on Opening Day. Cavalli made 10 starts last season, posting a 4.25 ERA with a 1.48 WHIP and 40:15 K:BB across 48.2 innings, and he's opened the 2026 campaign with three earned runs on eight hits and five walks so far in 2026. His 8:5 K:BB, as well as the fact that he's hit two batters and tossed a wild pitch through 9.2 innings, suggest the command and control could be an issue for Cavalli.
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