Game 26: Braves at Nats

Cade Cavalli and the Nationals look to salvage a four-game split against the first-place Braves, who have JR Ritchie making his MLB debut

Is it possible for this series to have been encouraging and discouraging for the Nationals? Because it feels like that’s been the case. Offensively, there’s been a lot to like about, especially in the power department. But there’s also been frustration over a lack of clutch hitting, which could have produced even more runs than they’ve scored the last t…