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Rookie Cade Cavalli Tosses Seven Scoreless as Nationals Top Phillies 2-0

Cavalli’s dominant outing was his first since returning from Tommy John surgery

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Overview

  • In his third start since an Aug. 6 return, the 27-year-old right-hander struck out five over seven scoreless innings, retiring the final eight batters with just 90 pitches.
  • James Wood delivered Washington’s offense by driving in both runs with a two-run double in the fifth inning against Taijuan Walker.
  • Jose Ferrer secured the shutout with two innings of relief, striking out Harrison Bader for his second save.
  • Despite Trea Turner’s three hits, the Phillies were held scoreless for the eighth time this season, extending their recent offensive struggles.
  • Aaron Nola is set to make his first start since May 14 on Sunday after coming off the injured list.