Nationals’ bullpen delivers a gem to secure a series win over Pirates

Since this was Cade Cavalli’s start and those were the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Washington Nationals found themselves in a rather predictable situation after five innings Sunday. The score? Tied. Hits? Hard to come by. Cavalli? Pulled from the matchup.

“After that,” interim manager Miguel Cairo said, “it was just like, ‘Who’s got the best bullpen?’”