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Wood muscles MLB-best 3rd leadoff HR of season a whopping 442 feet MIAMI -- Nationals home run leader James Wood wasted no time on Saturday afternoon, launching his longest home run of the season to open Was...

1 HOUR AGO • MLB.COM

Homers in loss Wood went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a double, a walk and an additional run scored in Saturday's 8-7 loss to the Marlins.

Impact Wood led off the game with a 442-foot blast and was a consistent contributor in a losing effort. Over his past 10 games, the 23-year-old has posted four multi-hit efforts, five extra-base hits, eight runs scored and seven RBI. For the year, he's slashing .243/.395/.526 with 11 homers, 28 RBI, 35 runs scored and seven steals across 190 plate appearances.

2 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Swipes two bags in Wednesday's rout Wood went 2-for-4 with a walk, two runs scored, two RBI and two stolen bases in Wednesday's win over the Twins.

Impact Both steals came against the battery of Bailey Ober and Victor Caratini, as Wood improved to a 7-for-8 showing on the basepaths this season. The 23-year-old's bat has gone a little cold, however -- he hasn't homered in 11 straight games, a stretch in which he's slashing .200/.347/.250 with two doubles, six runs and six RBI.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nationals vs. Twins Probable Starting Pitchers – May 7 James Wood and Byron Buxton will be among the stars on display when the Washington Nationals play the Minnesota Twins on Thursday at 1:05 p....

2 DAYS AGO • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Twins face the Nationals leading series 1-0

The Minnesota Twins meet the Washington Nationals with a 1-0 series lead

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Buxton hits 3-run HR, Bradley has 8 strikeouts to help Twins beat Nationals 11-3

Byron Buxton hit a three-run home run, Brooks Lee drove in three runs, and Taj Bradley struck out eight to help the Minnesota Twins beat the Washington Nationals 11-3

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Nasim Nuñez drives in 2 as Nationals beat Brewers 3-2 to avoid sweep

Nasim Nuñez had a pair of run-scoring singles, CJ Abrams had two hits and scored twice, and the Washington Nationals beat the Milwaukee Brewers 3-2 to avoid a three-game sweep

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Nationals host the Brewers on home losing streak

The Washington Nationals host the Milwaukee Brewers looking to end a four-game home losing streak

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Kyle Harrison has another strong start as Brewers beat Nationals 4-1

Kyle Harrison worked in and out of trouble for six innings, Brandon Lockridge drove in two runs and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Washington Nationals 4-1

MAY 2 • Associated Press

Brewers play the Nationals after Contreras' 4-hit game

The Milwaukee Brewers play the Washington Nationals after William Contreras had four hits on Friday in a 6-1 win over the Nationals

MAY 2 • Associated Press

Contreras gets 4 hits again and Brewers' combined no-hit bid spoiled in 6-1 win over Nationals

William Contreras had four hits for the second straight game, Jacob Misiorowski had a no-hitter through 5 1/3 innings before leaving with a right hamstring cramp and the Milwaukee...

MAY 2 • Associated Press

Brewers' combined no-hit bid spoiled by Washington's Lile double in 7th inning

Washington’s Daylen Lile doubled with one out in the seventh to break up a combined no-hitter by Milwaukee’s Jacob Misiorowski and Aaron Ashby

MAY 2 • Associated Press

Brewers take on the Nationals after Contreras' 4-hit game

The Milwaukee Brewers play the Washington Nationals after William Contreras had four hits against the Diamondbacks on Thursday

MAY 1 • Associated Press

James Wood home run robbery: Nationals star denies Juan Soto as Washington gets last laugh in 2022 trade | Sporting News The Nationals acquired quite a bit of star power when they traded away Juan Soto in the summer of 2022.

APRIL 30 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Mets tumble to 17th loss in 20 games, Nationals win 5-4 on Abrams' go-ahead, 2-run homer in 8th

CJ Abrams hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the eighth inning and the Washington Nationals beat the Mets 5-4, dealing reeling New York its 17th loss in 20 games

APRIL 30 • Associated Press

6-foot-6 James Wood needed every inch - and a little more - to rob Soto of HR James Wood needed all 6-foot-6 of his lanky frame -- and then some -- to take away a home run from Juan Soto at Citi Field on Thursday after...

APRIL 30 • MLB.COM

Big night in lopsided win Wood went 2-for-5 with a double, three RBI, three runs scored and a walk in Wednesday's 14-2 win over the Mets.

Impact Wood matched a season high in RBI on Wednesday, picking up multiple hits for the seventh time this year as well. The star outfielder has reached base safely in eight consecutive games, ripping four extra-base hits during that stretch. Overall, Wood is slashing .244/404/.555 with 10 home runs, seven doubles, 24 RBI and five stolen bases across 151 plate appearances.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Brady House hits a grand slam and the Nationals blow out the staggering Mets 14-2 in the rain

Brady House capped a seven-run fourth inning with his first career grand slam and the Washington Nationals routed the reeling New York Mets 14-2 on a rainy night at Citi Field

APRIL 30 • Associated Press

Inside James Wood's Low-Key Presence and High-Impact 'Sky's The Limit' Bat

A gentle giant at 6-foot-7, James Wood is impressing at the plate for a surprise Nationals team.

APRIL 29 • FOX SPORTS

Inside James Wood's Low-Key Presence and High-Impact 'Sky's The Limit' Bat

Abrams' sacrifice fly, Tena's pinch-hit HR in the 10th lift Nationals over White Sox 2-1

CJ Abrams’ sacrifice fly scored automatic runner Daylen Lile from third in the 10th inning, pinch-hitter José Tena followed with a solo homer and the Washington Nationals beat the...

APRIL 26 • Associated Press

White Sox and Nationals meet to decide series winner

The Chicago White Sox and Washington Nationals meet on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

APRIL 26 • Associated Press

Nasim Nunez drives in 4, Washington Nationals beat the Chicago White Sox 6-3 in 10 innings

Nasim Nunez drove in four runs, including two in the top of the 10th inning, as the Washington Nationals beat the Chicago White Sox 6-3

APRIL 25 • Associated Press

Nationals enter matchup with the White Sox on losing streak

The Washington Nationals look to stop their three-game skid with a victory over the Chicago White Sox

APRIL 25 • Associated Press

Murakami's 11th HR, Domínguez's 6th save lead White Sox to 5-4 win over the Nationals

Munetaka Murakami hit his 11th homer of the season and reliever Seranthony Domínguez struck out two in the ninth inning for his sixth save as the Chicago White Sox beat the Washing...

APRIL 25 • Associated Press

White Sox host the Nationals on home losing streak

The Chicago White Sox look to end their six-game home slide with a victory over the Washington Nationals

APRIL 24 • Associated Press

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Twins face the Nationals leading series 1-0

Buxton hits 3-run HR, Bradley has 8 strikeouts to help Twins beat Nationals 11-3

Nasim Nuñez drives in 2 as Nationals beat Brewers 3-2 to avoid sweep

Nationals host the Brewers on home losing streak

Kyle Harrison has another strong start as Brewers beat Nationals 4-1

Brewers play the Nationals after Contreras' 4-hit game

Contreras gets 4 hits again and Brewers' combined no-hit bid spoiled in 6-1 win over Nationals

Brewers' combined no-hit bid spoiled by Washington's Lile double in 7th inning

Brewers take on the Nationals after Contreras' 4-hit game

Mets tumble to 17th loss in 20 games, Nationals win 5-4 on Abrams' go-ahead, 2-run homer in 8th

Brady House hits a grand slam and the Nationals blow out the staggering Mets 14-2 in the rain

Inside James Wood's Low-Key Presence and High-Impact 'Sky's The Limit' Bat

Abrams' sacrifice fly, Tena's pinch-hit HR in the 10th lift Nationals over White Sox 2-1

White Sox and Nationals meet to decide series winner

Nasim Nunez drives in 4, Washington Nationals beat the Chicago White Sox 6-3 in 10 innings

Nationals enter matchup with the White Sox on losing streak

Murakami's 11th HR, Domínguez's 6th save lead White Sox to 5-4 win over the Nationals

White Sox host the Nationals on home losing streak