Cade Cavalli leads Washington Nationals to 7-0 shutout over Chicago Cubs

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Cade Cavalli led the Washington Nationals to a 7-0 shutout victory over the Chicago Cubs on Thursday, narrowly missing a no-hitter. Cavalli carried a no-hit bid into the seventh inning before Michael Busch broke it up with a single to left field.

Cavalli finished the game with eight innings pitched, 10 strikeouts, and a career-high 103 pitches, improving his season record to 10-5. Clayton Beeter completed the win with a perfect ninth inning.

The Nationals' offense was powered by a five-run fifth inning, highlighted by a three-run home run from rookie Abimelec Ortiz. Dylan Crews also contributed an RBI double to help Washington avoid a three-game series sweep.

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Abimelec Ortiz · Cade Cavalli · Chicago Cubs · Nationals Park · Washington Nationals

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[● 4 SOURCES] Cade Cavalli improved his record to 10-5. wtop.com · psn.si · www.foxsports.com
[● 4 SOURCES] The Washington Nationals defeated the Chicago Cubs 7-0. wtop.com · psn.si · www.foxsports.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Abimelec Ortiz hit a three-run home run. wtop.com · www.foxsports.com
[● 4 SOURCES] Michael Busch hit the only single for the Chicago Cubs. wtop.com · psn.si · www.foxsports.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Clayton Beeter pitched a perfect ninth inning. psn.si · www.foxsports.com
[● 4 SOURCES] Cavalli recorded 10 strikeouts. wtop.com · psn.si · www.foxsports.com