The Washington Nationals faced a tough matchup against Paul Skenes and lost 16-5 despite an early lead from CJ Abrams. The game was marked by poor pitching, with Cade Cavalli exiting early and Jackson Rutledge allowing 7 earned runs in just 1.1 innings. Joey Wiemer had to pitch due to a shortage of relievers. The Nationals lost two relievers to the IL, with Cole Henry expected to return soon, while Ken Waldichuk may require Tommy John Surgery, marking a significant setback for the team.
"The Nationals were dominated in every facet of the game, with outfielder Joey Wiemer even having to pitch the bottom of the 8th inning due to a lack of available relievers."
"Cade Cavalli couldn't find the strike zone and exited in the 2nd inning, leading to Jackson Rutledge's poor performance, surrendering 7 earned runs on 6 hits."
"The Nationals lost a pair of relievers to the 15-day IL, with Cole Henry suffering a right rotator cuff strain and Ken Waldichuk facing a potential Tommy John Surgery."
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