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Pitching staff seems to be running on fumes already

The Nationals threw 542 pitches the last three days against the Cardinals, a heavy workload that won't be sustainable in the long run

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Mark Zuckerman
Apr 09, 2026
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Miles Mikolas was able to crack a smile when the question was posed to him about just how much the Nationals pitching staff has had to work through the season’s first 12 games, and specifically during this just-completed homestand.

“Physically, we’re in good shape,” the veteran right-hander said with a sly grin. “We…

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