Dylan Cease of the San Diego Padres has been dominant on the mound, holding the Washington Nationals hitless through seven innings. The 28-year-old right-hander has been in control, throwing 94 pitches with an impressive 57 strikes. Cease has faced just one batter over the minimum, allowing only three baserunners so far in the game.
Washington's closest opportunity for a hit came in the fifth inning when Juan Yepez hit a fly ball to shallow center field. However, a heads-up play by the Padres' defense prevented a hit as the ball was caught after popping out of the second baseman's glove.
