Cavalli exits start after taking comebacker off right leg
The Nationals starter was hit by a line drive back to the mound and could not continue, putting his next turn in the rotation in question.
Cade Cavalli left his start for the Washington Nationals after a comebacker struck him on the right leg. Despite the injury, Cavalli had been pitching effectively, holding the opposition hitless to that point. The early exit raises questions about his health and whether he will be able to make his next scheduled start. The Nationals went on to win the game in walk-off fashion.
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