Nationals continue bullpen shuffle as pair of relievers hit the 15-day IL

"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."

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.

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