Wood finished the game 5-5 with three runs scored, four singles, two RBI, and an opposite-field home run that came during the second inning, eventually lifting the Nationals to an 11-7 win.
The young star is now slashing .294/.395/.563 on the season with 23 home runs, 67 RBI, and 12 stolen bases.
Wood was recently selected as one of the participants in this year's Home Run Derby. He will be joining Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh, Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr., and others who have yet to be announced.
He continues his incredible season after coming off a historic past week, where he tied Juan Soto and Bryce Harper for the most home runs (31) by a Nationals player in their first 162 games. Then, on Sunday, he became the first player since the legendary Barry Bonds to be intentionally walked four times in the same game.
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Originally drafted in the second round of the second round of the 2021 MLB Draft by the San Diego Padres, Wood was part of the blockbuster trade that had him sent to the Nationals, along with teammates MacKenzie Gore and CJ Abrams, both of whom are also having stellar years.
Gore is currently fourth in the entire MLB in strikeouts (131) while posting a great 3.11 earned run average. Meanwhile, Abrams is currently slashing 286/.356/.488 with 12 home runs, 31 RBI, and 18 stolen bases.
Other pieces the Nationals received as part of the deal include centerfielder Robert Hassell III, who is currently down in Triple-A batting almost .300 on the season, right-handed pitcher Jarlin Susana, who is struggling in Double-A, and first baseman Luke Voit - who is now hitting dingers in Japan.
Despite the latter two pieces, the Nationals have made out like bandits with the Soto trade if it means James Wood is going to be part of the Nationals' plans going forward for many years to come.