Nationals Face Rays With Pitching Change

The Nationals head to Florida for a crucial three-game series against the Rays, riding a hot streak with four straight series wins and seven of their last eight games. But their ace Cade Cavalli is scratched due to illness, forcing a surprise start by lefty reliever PJ Poulin — who’s actually done this before and posted a stellar 2.61 ERA in his previous opener. The real test comes next: how long Poulin lasts, who steps in after him (likely Brad Lord), and navigating a bullpen piggyback with Miles Mikolas starting Game 2. This series against an AL powerhouse is a big moment — and how they handle the pitching shuffle could make all the difference. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6ab2e2bed9ce6925