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Nationals’ Pitching Collapse Sets Unwanted MLB Records

The Nationals have summoned Cade Cavalli for the next start after MacKenzie Gore publicly condemned the pitching staff’s performance.

Jul 20, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Nationals starting pitcher MacKenzie Gore (1) pitches against the San Diego Padres during the first inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
Aug 5, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Nationals starting pitcher MacKenzie Gore (1) pitches against the Athletics during the second inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Over four games at Nationals Park, Washington became the first MLB team to allow 80 hits, 50 runs and 10 home runs in a single homestand.
  • In Tuesday’s 16–7 loss to the Athletics, MacKenzie Gore yielded eight earned runs on 12 hits across three innings, pushing his ERA from 3.80 to 4.29.
  • Gore openly called the stretch “embarrassing,” noting that the team was outscored by 33 runs during the four-game skid.
  • Facing a thin rotation due to injuries and inconsistency, the club promoted former first-round pick Cade Cavalli to start its next game.
  • At 44–68, the rebuilding Nationals confront mounting pressure to shore up their pitching as their season derails.