Washington Nationals vs Texas Rangers
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Washington Nationals at Texas Rangers (2026-08-19). Cade Cavalli vs Kumar Rocker at Globe Life Field.
Cade Cavalli brings high-level swing-and-miss stuff featuring a 9.94 K/9 alongside a 2.7 BB/9. Across 136.2 innings, he holds a 10-5 record with a 3.36 ERA, a 1.24 WHIP, and a 0.99 HR9. His recent outings show an upward trend, posting lines of 8 IP with 0 ER, 10 K, and 2 BB; 6 IP with 3 ER, 8 K, and 2 BB; and 6 IP with 2 ER, 3 K, and 1 BB. Control metrics show Kumar Rocker issuing 3.65 BB/9, accompanied by an 8.22 K/9. The right-hander enters with a 4-9 record, a 4.5 ERA, and a 1.4 WHIP over 116 innings pitched. In his past three appearances, he delivered 5 IP with 3 ER, 3 K, and 5 BB; 3 IP with 6 ER, 5 K, and 2 BB; and 5.1 IP with 3 ER, 5 K, and 2 BB, while surrendering 1.24 HR9 on the season.
The Nationals offense has generated 670 runs with a .762 OPS and a .250 batting average. Washington's pitching staff has struggled to a 4.73 ERA and a 1.39 WHIP, and the club sits at 4-6 over its last 10 games. Texas enters having scored 512 runs with a .711 OPS and a .243 team batting average. On the mound, the Rangers have registered a 4.27 ERA and a 1.3 WHIP while matching a 4-6 record across their last 10 contests.
