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For "comfy" Cavalli, Opening Day start completed long journey back

Cade Cavalli's pitching line didn't look great, but the Nats' new ace was more than pleased with the outcome on his first career Opening Day

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Mark Zuckerman
Mar 27, 2026
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CHICAGO – Cade Cavalli had been thinking about this moment, his first career Opening Day start, for a long time. It would’ve been a big deal had he enjoyed a smooth career path to this point. Given the bumpy, winding path he did ultimately have to take, Thursday’s outing at Wrigley Field carried even more significan…

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