Nats' Hot Start, Cavalli's Dominance

0:00On April 2nd, the Washington Nationals sit at three wins and three losses after their first two series in the 2026 season. They nearly swept the Cubs and Phillies, but blew it in the finale, thanks to a bullpen meltdown. Still, this young squad scored 38 runs, third most in baseball, showing real pop at the plate early on. Now with a day off Thursday, they kick off their first homestand Friday against the Dodgers. Outfielder James Wood has struggled big time. It's three for 27, with 12 strikeouts over six games, slashing 111 over 200. Coaches tinkered with his swing in spring, but whispers are growing about a triple A reset if he doesn't heat up soon. Fans and pundits are buzzing over the offense. Can this crew finish top half and runs all year? It's a gritty lineup under manager Blake Batera, hitting their way on base and pressuring defenses. Luis Garcia Jr. has locked down first base so far, looking solid despite some rookie hiccups at the position. Pitcher Cade Cavali is turning heads too, building on a strong spring with dominant stuff in

1:04his first full big league year. The team sees him as a cornerstone, and early signs point to saw a young chatter if he stays healthy. As the Nats head home, these hot starts and debates set the stage for what's next, keep watching the squad prove the doubters wrong. From around the league, powered by AI, this is MLB News Today, I'm Corey with the story.