# Nationals Embarrassed 16-5 by Pirates | Cade Cavalli Collapse & Bullpen Crisis Deepens

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Podcast: [Nats Minutecast with Dan Holmi](https://stenobird.com/podcast/nats-minutecast-with-dan-holmi-4642738)
Published: 2026-04-14T13:20:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 626

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The Washington Nationals get absolutely crushed 16-5 by the Pittsburgh Pirates in a game that raises serious concerns about Cade Cavalli, the bullpen, and the sustainability of this early-season pitching staff. We break down Cavalli’s command issues, the bullpen meltdown, and what this means moving forward—plus the few bright spots like CJ Abrams continuing to rake. Is this just one bad night… or something bigger?

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