Overview

• Wood drew intentional walks in the fifth, seventh, ninth and 11th innings, each with runners in scoring position.
• He became the sixth player since MLB began tracking intentional walks in 1955 to collect four in a single game.
• The Washington Nationals claimed a 7-4 victory over the Angels in 11 innings at Angel Stadium.
• Wood’s .283 batting average, 22 home runs and 11 stolen bases this season underpin his status as a top power-speed threat.
• Opponents now frequently choose tactical avoidance over challenging his disciplined plate approach.