"Cade Cavalli stepped onto the mound as the Opening Day starter and looked like the ace we were promised. He only went 3.2 innings, but that was by design. He struck out five, touched 99 MPH, and utilized a nasty new sweeper to keep the Cubs off balance."
"Joey Wiemer was the other major winner, as he has still yet to record an out as of the time of writing. He is now 6/6 with 2 walks, 2 homers, a triple, and 4 RBIs through his 2 games played so far."
"Cavalli's post-game quote 'We're going to win' is the kind of leadership this young roster has been starving for. With MacKenzie Gore gone, Cavalli didn't just take his spot, he took the mantle."
The opening weekend series at Wrigley Field showcased a dramatic range of outcomes for the Nationals against the Cubs. Cade Cavalli impressed as the Opening Day starter, striking out five and showcasing a new sweeper pitch. His leadership was evident in his post-game declaration of victory. Joey Wiemer also shone, going 6/6 with multiple RBIs, playing a crucial role in the series win. In contrast, Miles Mikolas faced challenges, marking a disappointing performance for the team.
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