Cavalli Fans 10 in 4 Innings on Only 60 Pitches
The Nationals starter is surging in the second half, showing elite efficiency and swing-and-miss stuff in his latest outing.
Cade Cavalli struck out 10 batters through four innings while throwing only 60 pitches in his most recent start for the Washington Nationals. The performance is part of a broader second-half surge for the right-hander. His pitch efficiency — averaging just 6 pitches per strikeout — signals elite command and swing-and-miss ability. Beat reporter Mark Zuckerman highlighted the outing as a standout moment in Cavalli's season.
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