Cade Cavalli struck out 13 batters over 7 innings and allowed no earned runs in the Washington Nationals' 8-1 victory at Fenway Park on June 30. He posted the highest score in The Game Network Performance Index across all 15 games played that day.
Facing the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park, Boston, Massachusetts, Cavalli held the offense in check through 7 innings as Washington built an 8-1 final margin. No pitcher in the day's action recorded more strikeouts.
The 13 strikeouts in 7 innings with zero earned runs allowed represented the standout pitching line of the day. Cavalli did not issue a run across his entire outing, giving the Nationals' bullpen a comfortable position entering the final frames.
The performance brings Cavalli's 2026 season totals to 5 wins, 4 losses, and 102 strikeouts over 90.1 innings pitched across 18 starts. His ERA stands at 3.69 with a WHIP of 1.33 on the season.